Transporter - Part Time - Weekend Evening at Hackensack Meridian Health

North Bergen, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Mar, 26

Salary

17.24

Posted On

26 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Transport, Safety Standards, Customer Service, Communication Skills, Team Collaboration, Medical Equipment Handling, Supply Management, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Time Management, Technical Skills, Language Interpretation, Cleanliness, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Adaptability

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. Ensures the safe transport of patients to and from all patient care areas via stretcher, wheelchair, or ambulatory process. Responsibilities A day in the life of a Transporter at Hackensack Meridian Health includes: Transports patients, on a daily basis, safely to and from various departments, informing nursing staff of the transport and return, with 100% accuracy of observing safety standards. Railing are in upright position. Intravenous needle remains in place. Monitors supply flow or oxygen as established by the attending nurse. Strap patient to transport. Receives assignments from technical personnel involved with their respective Departments. Upon lifting the patients, with assistance if needed, moves them to wheelchair/stretcher and transport the patient to the assigned examination room Travels to different patient care areas to obtain stretcher/wheelchair for use if unavailable on the floor for scheduled patient pickup Brings all stretchers and wheelchairs to a centralized storage location. Transport patients safely with 100% accuracy. Ensures delivery of excellent customer service resulting in positive and improving patient satisfaction scores for the department and Medical Center. Delivers medical orders, patient`s reports and preparatory information to patients care units with 100% accuracy. Assists in the movement of supplies within and around the department. Assists technologists in the transport of portable equipment. Assists clinical staff and technologists in the handling of patients and language interpretation, if needed. Communicates clearly and tactfully with patients. Maintain a clean and safe work area. Other duties and/or projects as assigned. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior. Qualifications Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms. Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: Previous experience as a transporter preferred If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today! Starting Minimum Rate Starting at $17.24 Hourly Job Posting Disclosure HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

Responsibilities

The Transporter is responsible for safely transporting patients to and from various departments while ensuring adherence to safety standards. They also assist in delivering medical orders and maintaining a clean work area.