Patient EscortReq #:0000164814

Category:Transport

Status:Full-Time

Shift:Night

Facility:Monmouth Medical Center - Southern Campus

Department:Patient Transport

Location:

MMC Southern Campus, 600 River Road, Lakewood, NJ 08701

Job Overview:

The Patient Escort transports patients within the hospital network in wheelchairs and stretchers from time of admission until discharge.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred:

• AHA BLS

Scheduling Requirements:

• Overnights from 7:00pm-7:30am

• Rotating weekends and holidays

• Full Time

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates ability to interact and communicate appropriately with patients

• Functions in an emergency situation as a team member with guidance from supervisory personnel

• Maintains patient transport equipment (i.e. wheelchairs) in a safe manner

• Picks up and delivers equipment and specimens as requested

• Properly identifies the patient

• Records assignments in the Escort Log, signing patient on and off units

• Reports any equipment problems immediately to appropriate personnel

• Transports patients in a safe and timely manner

• Transports patients throughout various units/departments within Center

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

• Dental and Vision Insurance

• Retirement Plans

• Short & Long Term Disability

• Life & Accidental Death Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Wellness Programs

• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Additional Information:

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer