Patient Transporter Part-time, Benefits, Evenings / VOLOL Camden
About The Position
The Patient Transporter supports hospital departments by transporting patients between units and departments using wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds. The role emphasizes proper patient identification, comfort, and safety, including assisting with lifting, moving, and positioning patients, and sharing patient information as needed. The transporter maintains and cleans wheelchairs and stretchers, checks oxygen supplies, replenishes them and changes regulators as necessary, and initiates action when equipment repairs are needed. The role also coordinates with other transporters to keep transport operations flowing smoothly and communicates relevant patient information to nurses and diagnostic departments. This is a part-time, on-site employee position at Lourdes Health System in Camden, with 24 weekly hours. The posted work schedule includes weekdays from 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The hourly rate is $18.00–$21.33, varying according to applicant experience, internal equity, and market data.
Requirements
- Demonstrate a positive demeanor.
- Have strong verbal communication skills.
- Be able to handle potentially stressful situations and multitask.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Nice To Haves
- Customer service experience.
- CPR certification.
Responsibilities
- Transport patients to and from departments and units using wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds.
- Confirm appropriate patient identification and support patient comfort and safety, including assisting with lifting, moving, and positioning patients.
- Provide patient information as needed.
- Care for and clean wheelchairs and stretchers, check oxygen supplies, replenish supplies, change regulators as necessary, and initiate action when repairs are required.
- Coordinate with other transporters based on patient schedules to support smooth transport operations.
- Communicate patient information to nurses and diagnostic departments as necessary.
Benefits
- Medical and prescription insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- 403(b) plan; 401(k) is subject to collective bargaining agreement
- Paid time off
- Paid sick leave as provided under applicable state and local laws
- Short-term disability
- Optional long-term disability
- Colleague and dependent life insurance
- Supplemental life and AD&D insurance
- Tuition assistance
- Employee assistance program, including free counseling sessions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
