Patient Transporter

Overview

Join our team as a night shift, part-time, Patient Transporter in Montclair, NJ.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance , and resources that support your wellness, education, and financi al well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
• Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

Get to Know Your Team

• Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is an 820,000-square-foot facility that offers the latest medical programs, cutting-edge technology, and patient-focused care that includes 365 beds, 1,200+ employees, and a 27-bed Emergency Room/Fast Track Unit.

Responsibilities

• The Transporter will perform a variety of activities related to the transportation of patients, specimens, and equipment. They will greet as well as assist patients and visitors at hospitals and clinics as directed.
• Transport patients from their rooms to various locations.
• Retrieve the proper equipment needed for the transport of patients.
• Complete daily paperwork documenting activity.
• Maintain a safe, healthy working environment.
• Provide emotional support to patients and their families by listening to them and showing compassion.
• Perform all other duties assigned.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• Physically able to transport patients by wheelchairs, stretchers, and/or beds.
• Ability to work independently utilizing a beeper.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Heavy pulling, pushing, and lifting are required (50 lbs or more).

Preferred Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• The Transporter will perform a variety of activities related to the transportation of patients, specimens, and equipment. They will greet as well as assist patients and visitors at hospitals and clinics as directed.
• Transport patients from their rooms to various locations.
• Retrieve the proper equipment needed for the transport of patients.
• Complete daily paperwork documenting activity.
• Maintain a safe, healthy working environment.
• Provide emotional support to patients and their families by listening to them and showing compassion.
• Perform all other duties assigned.

Job Requirements

• Physically able to transport patients by wheelchairs, stretchers, and/or beds.
• Ability to work independently utilizing a beeper.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Heavy pulling, pushing, and lifting are required (50 lbs or more).

Preferred Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.