This position is located in the Mobile Care Unit of the Health Administration Service (HAS) and is responsible for the safe and efficient transport of patients (to/from appointments) that are ambulatory, in wheelchairs, stretchers, medical beds, or other transport equipment in East Orange, NJ and Lyons, NJ.
Major duties and responsibilities include: Checks each patients name band prior to escorting the patient to ensure proper patient identification. Annotates transport information accurately. Raises and lowers stretchers, wheelchairs, and medical beds to heights appropriate for transport. Provides and adjusts escort equipment for safety and comfort of the patient. Assists patients onto escort equipment.
Ensures patients have the proper center of gravity on wheelchairs, stretchers, or medical beds. Communicates with Nursing staff of any changes during transport. Assists patient care staff if patients need additional help. Uses convex mirrors in hallways to safely navigate around corners during transport. Assists with events that are scheduled for the residents. Assists and supports Nursing staff. Provides information and directions to hospital guests, visitors, and patients.
Transports laboratory specimens when requested by supervisor. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: The schedule on an as needed basis and may include days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and may include rotating schedule. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
VHANationalRecruitmentCenter@va.gov · (844)456-5208
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $20.15 – $23.51/hr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-13.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-06 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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