OverviewOur team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees areteam members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better- advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader ofpositive change.Come join our Amazing team here at Hackensack Meridian Health! We offer EXCELLENT benefits, Scheduling Flexibility, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and much more including a Generous sign on bonusThe Transportation Aide is responsible for transporting patients and/or specimens upon request.Responsibilities
Transports patients by the use of wheelchairs and with stretcher transports.
Transports specimens to the laboratory, and delivers blood and blood products in a timely manner.
Picks up slides for physicians to review from laboratory as requested.
Obtains supplies from central supply as requested.
Participates/uses the automated systems in a timely and accurate manner to assist with patient throughput.
Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
Assists with environmental duties in departments or units including pick up and disposal of recycling/trash receptacles; also linen removal from laundry bins to proper disposal area such as chutes for collection as requested.
Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
Qualifications
High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
Department Patient TransportSite Hackensack University Med CntrJob Location US-NJ-HackensackPosition Type Part-time with BenefitsStandard Hours Per Week 20Shift EveningShift Hours EveningWeekend Work Weekends as NeededOn Call Work On-Call Commitment RequiredHoliday Work Every Other Holiday
