Transporter - Full Time

JFK Health, a non-profit organization, encompasses a wide array of organizations, services and facilities serving residents in the Central New Jersey region. The system includes acute care hospital JFK Medical Center, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation centers, nursing facilities and specialized treatment programs.

The Transporter is responsible for greeting and transporting patients to and from all major ancillary departments using proper safety techniques and mode of transportation. On occasion, assists other hospital personnel in moving deceased patients to the morgue. Job tasks and responsibilities include:

• Transport patients to and from clinical, ancillary and support areas as requested.
• Assist clinical personnel in transferring patients to and from beds, wheelchairs or stretchers.
• Greet and offer assistance to customers throughout the hospital.
• Collect and deliver specimens, orders, requisitions and equipment to appropriate destinations.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.

• At least one year of related experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills required.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Current Heart saver card required