Job Overview:

The Patient Escort transports patients within the hospital network in wheelchairs and stretchers from time of admission until discharge.

Qualifications:

Preferred:

• AHA BLS
• High School diploma or equivalent

Scheduling Requirements:

• Overnights from 7:00pm-7:30am
• Rotating weekends and holidays
• Full Time

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates ability to interact and communicate appropriately with patients
• Functions in an emergency situation as a team member with guidance from supervisory personnel
• Maintains patient transport equipment (i.e. wheelchairs) in a safe manner
• Picks up and delivers equipment and specimens as requested
• Properly identifies the patient
• Records assignments in the Escort Log, signing patient on and off units
• Reports any equipment problems immediately to appropriate personnel
• Transports patients in a safe and timely manner
• Transports patients throughout various units/departments within Center

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!