Transporter II
About The Position
CentraState Healthcare System, headquartered in Freehold, New Jersey, is a leading nonprofit healthcare provider dedicated to serving the community. Its comprehensive network includes CentraState Medical Center, a community-focused hospital, along with an ambulatory campus, two senior living facilities, three free-standing community health pavilions, and a charitable foundation. As the third-largest employer in Monmouth County, CentraState has earned repeated recognition as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, reinforcing its reputation as an exceptional workplace. CentraState Medical Center currently has an employment opportunity for a Patient Transporter. This role is responsible for transporting patients to and from ancillary departments and nursing units as directed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- CPR certified required or must be obtained within the first year of employment.
- Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a healthcare environment preferred.
Responsibilities
- Consistently carries and answers walkie-talkie on first page.
- Makes deliveries promptly and returns to work area.
- Utilizes proper body mechanics when moving patients to and from stretchers and wheelchairs and during transport in order to avoid injury to self or others.
- Runs errands as requested when not performing patient transports. Delivers lab specimens, cleans stretchers and wheelchairs, or other requested items to correct departments.
- Ensures stretchers and wheelchairs are in proper working order and notifies transport dispatcher when repairs are needed.
- Cleans equipment and supplies.
- Stores stretchers, wheelchairs and O2 regulators in proper locations.
- Makes rounds at the end of shift (8 pm and 10 pm) to obtain stretchers and wheelchairs. Brings them to storage area for a.m. runs to begin.
- Accurately enters all required data on worksheets. Enters data on a timely basis.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
- 401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
- PTO
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
- Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
- Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
- Continuing Education / Onsite Training
- A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
- Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
- Magnet recognized healthcare facility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
