Patient Transporter

About Us

CarePoint Health is one of New Jersey's leading health care systems comprised of three long-standing and highly-regarded hospitals - Christ Hospital in Jersey City, Hoboken University Medical Center and Bayonne Medical Center. CarePoint united three area hospitals to provide 360-degree-coordinated care by integrating the medical facilities and physician networks associated with these institutions. With over 4,500 employees, CarePoint is the largest private employer in Hudson County, New Jersey and each year provides care to over 300,000 individuals.

CarePoint prides itself on its patient-focused approach to care delivery, with an emphasis on preventative medicine, health education, and disease management. Leveraging its vast network of physicians and healthcare experts, CarePoint is quickly becoming recognized as a leader in the broader healthcare landscape as it pioneers creative solutions to address urgent population health needs.

What You'll Be Doing

Transportation of inpatients and outpatients to Radiology Department.

• To ensures the safe transport of patients and equipment to and from all patient care areas via stretcher, wheelchair, or ambulatory process.
• Transports patients, on a daily basis, to and from various departments, informing nursing staff of the transport and return, with 100% accuracy of observing safely standards.
• Railing are in upright position.
• Intravenous needle remains in place.
• Monitors supply flow or oxygen as established by the attending nurse.
• Secures patient to transport.
• Communicates clearly and tactfully with patients.
• Receives assignments from electronic system, such as hospital-issued phone, and reports completed assignments. Also receives assignments as needed technical/clinical personnel involved with patient care.
• 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 unused stretcher and wheelchairs to a centralized storage location.
• Ensures delivery of excellent customer service resulting in positive and improving patient satisfaction scores for department and Hospital.

What We're Looking For

Per diem, Varied shifts, 8 hours shift. Evening and weekend coverage is needed in transport

• High School Education or Equivalent preferred.
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay• Medical, dental, and vision insurance• 401k with Company match• Generous paid time off• Paid Holidays• Tuition Reimbursement• Advancement and career development opportunities

Covid-19 and Influenza Vaccinations are a requirement for employment at CarePoint Health. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from CarePoint.

CarePoint Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.