Patient Escort in Long Branch, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Patient Escort

Location: Monmouth Medical Center

Department Name: Patient Transport

Req #: 0000264617

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $16.68 - $18.62 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

As a Patient Escort, you'll play a vital role in delivering safe, compassionate care by helping patients move throughout the hospital with dignity and confidence. Every interaction is an opportunity to provide reassurance while supporting the clinical teams who depend on timely patient transport.

As a Patient Escort, a typical day might include the following:

• Assist patient discharges by safely transporting via wheelchair, ensuring a positive and compassionate transition from the hospital
• Assist patients in and out of beds with the support of a nurse or PCT
• Ensure patients are comfortable and safe during transit
• Transport patients to and from hospital units and Imaging Modalities within expected timeframes
• Maintain communication with the Transport Dispatcher and accurately update transport status using the automated system
• Follow established isolation protocols, including PPE and hand hygiene requirements
• Use two patient identifiers to correctly identify every patient
• Sign in and out of the logbook, print the ticket to ride, and notify nursing staff when patients arrive on the unit

This role might be for you if:

• You enjoy helping others and making people feel comfortable during stressful moments
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment where every task supports quality patient care
• You communicate clearly and work well with nurses, physicians, and fellow team member.
• You are dependable, safety-focused, and take pride in doing things the right way
• You enjoy physically active work that keeps you engaged throughout your shift

To be considered for this opportunity, candidates must successfully possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. A high school diploma or equivalent and a BLS is preferred.

This full-time day position requires availability for the 7a.m. – 3:30 p.m. shift, including rotating weekends and holidays. The ideal candidate is committed to patient safety, teamwork, and delivering exceptional service on every transport.