Transport Aide, Patient Transport, Per Diem, Day

Valley Health System•Paramus, NJ

2d•$19 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Transport Aide provides safe transport of patients, personal effects, requisitions, specimens, charts, and miscellaneous items, and assists with patient transport activities as required. This is a per diem position with variable hours based on departmental needs. Scheduled hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; scheduled days vary, and weekend coverage may be required as needed. The position is located at The Valley Hospital in Paramus.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
No previous experience required.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Good communication skills to interact with patients, family members, and other members of the health care team, and respond quickly to customer needs.
Ability to pay attention to details and switch between tasks without loss of efficiency or composure.
Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.

Responsibilities

Safely transport patients, personal effects, requisitions, specimens, charts, and miscellaneous items.
Assist with patient transport activities as required.

Benefits

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (for full-time and part-time employees)
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D (for full-time employees)
Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
Supplemental Voluntary Benefits, including short-term and long-term disability, whole life insurance, and legal support
6 paid holidays
Paid time off (varies)
Wellness time off
Extended illness time
Retirement plan
Tuition assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center membership discount
Day care discounts for various daycare facilities