Per Diem Patient Escort

Per Diem Patient Escort

Req #:

Category: Transport

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Evening

Facility: Jersey City Medical Center

Department: Patient Transport

Location:

Jersey City Medical Center,

355 Grand Street, Jersey CIty, NJ 07302

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:

GED or High School Diploma preferred

Must obtain BLS-CPR within the first three months of employment in this position and maintain it

Require to work every other weekend and rotating holidays

Successful completion of general and department specific orientation

Preferred:

Hospital patient transport experience preferred.

Scheduling Requirements

Shift: Evening:

Hours: 3:00pm-11:00pm

Status: Per Diem (Must work some weekends and 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-service 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.

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 $15.00 to $16.11 Hourly Rate

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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.

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