Patient Transporter
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Patient Transporter

RWJBarnabas Health

Location: Somerville,NJ, USA

Date: 2024-12-09T11:35:57Z

Job Description:
Patient TransporterReq #:000#######Category:TransportStatus:Per DiemShift:EveningFacility:RWJ SomersetDepartment:Patient TransportLocation:RWJUH Somerset, 110 Rehill Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876Scheduling RequirementsShift: Evenings anytime between 3pm 11:30pmEvery other weekend and holidayDays to work variesPer DiemEssential Functions:Accepts jobs in a timely manner,Places self in progress within 5 minutes of receiving job assignmentUses judgment in extending 5 minute grace period in waiting for patientsNotifies dispatcher of delaysNotifies system of job complete statusContacts dispatcher within 3 - 5 minutes if no job is receivedAdvises nurse, nurse designee or technician when arrives to units and testing areaIntroduces self to patientTransporter always checks the patient's ID band for the two identifiers before transporting patient Name and Date of BirthAssists the nurse or technician in transferring the patient from the bed to the transport equipment or vice versaUses caution when rounding cornersEnsures brakes are used when transferring from stretcher and/or wheelchairMaintains confidentiality of patient informationIdentifies appropriate situations to seek assistance from nursing staff and/or securityRecognizes and reports patient discomfort, distress or emergency situations to the nurse or technicianAlways follow infection control and hand washing precaution before, during and after a transportRWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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