Transporter I

CentraState Healthcare System•Freehold, NJ

7d•$16 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

CentraState Medical Center is seeking a Transporter to transport and discharge non-isolation patients between ancillary departments and nursing units, and to transport outpatients and visitors. The role also supports bed movements, deliveries, errands, and equipment readiness. The Transporter uses proper body mechanics when moving patients and equipment, responds to communications promptly, keeps stretchers and wheelchairs clean and in working order, and accurately records required data.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or enrollment in a degree program preferred.
Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate to all members of the healthcare team.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent, or enrollment in a degree program preferred.

Responsibilities

Transport non-isolation patients to and from ancillary departments and nursing units; do not transport Nuclear Medicine patients.
Discharge non-isolation patients.
Transport outpatients and visitors.
Train volunteers.
Assist with beds for dialysis, room transfers, and MRTs.
Carry and answer the walkie-talkie consistently and respond to the first page.
Make deliveries promptly and return to the work area.
Use proper body mechanics when moving patients to and from stretchers and wheelchairs and during transport to avoid injury.
Run errands as requested when not performing patient transports, including delivering lab specimens and other requested items to the correct departments.
Clean stretchers and wheelchairs and other equipment and supplies.
Ensure stretchers and wheelchairs are in proper working order and notify the transport dispatcher when repairs are needed.
Store stretchers, wheelchairs, and O2 regulators in their proper locations.
Make rounds at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. at the end of the shift to collect stretchers and wheelchairs and bring them to the storage area for morning runs.
Accurately enter all required data on worksheets in a timely manner.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for team members working 30 hours per week or above.
Life and AD&D insurance.
Long-term disability, with options to supplement.
403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
401(a) retirement plan with employer contribution.
Paid time off.
Tuition reimbursement.
Well-being rewards.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Fertility coverage and Healthy Pregnancy Program.
Flexible spending and commuter accounts.
Pet, home, auto, identity theft, and legal insurance.
Growth opportunity and workforce development initiatives.
Continuing education and onsite training.
Concierge services with work and family benefits.