Patient Transporter

at  RWJBarnabas Health

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS

Day Shift: 7am 3:30pm
Every other weekend and holiday
Days to work varies
Full Time

Accepts jobs in a timely manner,
Places self in progress within 5 minutes of receiving job assignment
Uses judgment in extending 5 minute grace period in waiting for patients
Notifies dispatcher of delays
Notifies system of job complete status
Contacts dispatcher within 3 - 5 minutes if no job is received
Advises nurse, nurse designee or technician when arrives to units and testing area
Introduces self to patient
Transporter always checks the patient’s ID band for the two identifiers before transporting patient Name and Date of Birth
Assists the nurse or technician in transferring the patient from the bed to the transport equipment or vice versa
Uses caution when rounding corners
Ensures brakes are used when transferring from stretcher and/or wheelchair
Maintains confidentiality of patient information
Identifies appropriate situations to seek assistance from nursing staff and/or security
Recognizes and reports patient discomfort, distress or emergency situations to the nurse or technician
Always follow infection control and hand washing precaution before, during and after a transport
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employe