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Patient Escort

RWJBarnabas Health
Lakewood, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 11/24/2025 CLOSED ON 3/26/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Escort position at RWJBarnabas Health?

Req #: 0000221383

Category: Patient Transport

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Facility: Monmouth Medical Center - Southern Campus

Department: Patient Transport

Pay Range: $16.36 - $18.35 per hour

Location:

600 River Road, Lakewood, NJ 08701

Job Title: Patient Escort

Location: MMC Southern Campus

Department Name: Patient Transport

Req #: 0000221383

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $16.36 - $18.35 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 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

  • Evenings 3:00pm-11:30pm
  • Rotating weekends and holidays
  • Per Diem

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

Additional Information

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

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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