Patient Escort jobs in Newark, NJ

JOB OVERVIEW:

Under the supervision of the Patient Transport Department Manager, the Patient Escort safely transports patients throughout the hospital from admission to discharge.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Must obtain BLS-CPR within the first three months of employment in this position and maintain it
• Successful completion of general and department specific orientation

Preferred:

• GED or High School Diploma
• Hospital patient transport experience

Scheduling Requirements

• Status: Per Diem
• Days: Based on department needs
• Shift: Require to work every other weekend and rotating holidays

Essential Functions:

• Adapts to varying work requirements dependent on departmental needs
• Answers patient s routine questions during transport in a courteous manner and remains alert to patient s condition during transport and immediately
• Informs appropriate authority of any unusual incidents or patient concerns,
• Assists nursing personnel in moving patients into chair or onto stretcher following standard procedures
• Attends all classes and in-services required by department policy
• Cleans and sanitizes transport equipment utilizing appropriate disinfecting materials after each patient use
• Disposes of all soiled linen used during transport in the proper laundry facilities located in the patient's room
• Demonstrates the ability to identify what the patient's educational needs are
• Follows appropriate patient identification procedure to assure transport of proper patient,
• Moves equipment and furniture into and out of the patient's room to permit transport equipment to be moved within the patient's room
• Notifies dispatcher of completion of assignment to receive further instructions
• Notifies responsible personnel of patients' arrival and delivers medical charts to the appropriate area within the receiving unit
• Reports and identifies any suspected transport equipment malfunction for needed repairs by supervisors to ensure patient safety
• Responds to various requests for wheelchairs and stretchers by locating equipment and delivering it to the requesting unit
• Responsible for monitoring of 02 Flow Meters to ensure adequate 02 flow during patient transport
• Returns transport equipment to the proper area to ensure fire and safety regulations,
• Transporters will assist with patient positioning and mobility
• A transporter must be able to communicate well with the patient to assure a positive experience
• The transporter will perform all other duties as assigned running errands, linen exchange, and the cleaning of equipment
• The transporter plays a key role in patient care and patient safety
• Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments, i.e., damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas, medical errors, etc.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Let s shape the future of healthcare, together. Our competitive base rates offered will be dependent upon your relevant experience, education and skills. In addition to base salary, we offer excellent benefits, creating a competitive total rewards package to include health and welfare benefits, tuition reimbursement, retirement benefits, employee assistance programs, and many opportunities for professional and personal growth.

Pay Range $16.00 to $17.17 Hourly Rate

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer