Dispatcher in NEWARK, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Dispatcher

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Patient Transport

Req #: 0000259179

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $24.48 - $24.48 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.

Job Overview:

The Patient Transporter Dispatcher dispatches the transporters to move patients within the hospital network in wheelchairs or stretchers from time of admission until discharge. They will transport patients as necessary.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Hospital Patient Transport experience

Preferred:

• Prior Dispatch experience

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift: Evening
• Time: 2:30pm-11:00pm
• Rotating weekends and holidays
• Status: Full Time

Essential Functions:

• Recognizes and prioritizes patient tests and distributes to transporter in a timely manner.
• Coordinates patient tests in scheduled areas and informs departments of any changes.
• Coordinate transporters' breaks and follow the proper chain of command when disciplinary action is needed by staff.
• Assist nursing personnel in moving patients into a chair or onto a stretcher following standard procedures.
• Follows appropriate patient identification procedures to assure transport of proper patient
• Answers patients' questions during transport in a courteous manner. Remains alert to patients' condition during transport and immediately informs appropriate authorities of any unusual incidents or patient concerns
• Notifies responsible personnel of patients' arrival and delivers a medical chart to the appropriate area within the receiving unit.
• Cleans and sanitizes transport equipment utilizing appropriate disinfecting materials after each patient's use. Disposes of all soiled linen used during transport in the proper laundry facilities located in the patients' room
• Reports and identifies any suspected transport equipment malfunction for needed repairs to supervisor to ensure patient safety.
• Returns transport equipment to the proper area to ensure fire and safety regulations
• Responds to various requests for wheelchairs and stretchers by locating equipment and delivering it to the requesting unit.
• Responsible for monitoring of 02 Flow Meters to ensure adequate 02 flow during patient transport
• Attends all classes and in-service required by department policies.
• Follows all break and lunch schedules and returns in a timely fashion.
• Demonstrates the ability to identify what the patient's educational needs are
• Demonstrates and performs lateral lifting in a safe manner

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ….and more!

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