Dispatcher in Somerville, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Dispatcher

Location: RWJUH Somerset

Department Name: Patient Transport

Req #: 0000250055

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $16.83 - $20.20 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:

Transport patients in a safe and efficient manner throughout the hospital under the direction of supervisory personnel

Utilizes the automated transport system to perform duties

Performs routine cleaning of equipment used to transport patients

Adheres to universal infection control practices

Practices excellent customer service skills with all patients, visitors and employees.

Qualifications:

• Must have excellent communications skills

Scheduling Requirements

• Evening
• Every other weekend and holidays

Essential Functions:

Accepts jobs in a timely manner

Places self in progress within 5 minutes of receiving job assignment

Uses judgment in extending 5 minute grace period in waiting for patients

Notifies dispatcher of delays

Notifies system of job complete status

Contact the dispatcher within 3 -5 minutes if no job is received

Advises the nurse, nurse designee or technician when they arrive to units and testing area

Introduces self to the patient.

The transporter always checks the patient's ID band for the two identifiers before transporting the patient's name and date of birth.

Assists the nurse or technician in transferring the patient from the bed to the transport equipment or vice versa

Use caution when rounding corners

Ensures brakes are used when transferring from stretcher and/or wheelchair

Maintains confidentiality of patient information

Identifies appropriate situations to seek assistance from nursing staff and/or security

Recognizes and reports patient discomfort, distress or emergency situations to the nurse or technician

Always follow infection control and handwashing precautions before, during and after a transport.