Transporter

Cooper University Hospital • Camden, NJ

19d • Onsite

About The Position

The Transporter is responsible for the safe, timely, and accurate transport of patients, medical equipment, and patient-related items to their destinations. The role enables physicians, nurses, technicians, and therapists to perform their duties effectively while supporting positive patient and customer satisfaction. The Transporter uses proper body mechanics and follows policies, procedures, and standards established by the hospital, department, and regulatory agencies. The role also requires acting as a positive role model and team player who demonstrates the hospital’s mission and values.

The position involves frequent walking, standing, pushing, pulling, and transferring patients, as well as navigating to and from locations throughout the facility. The stated schedule is 3 p.m.–11:30 p.m. every Wednesday and Friday.

Requirements

• Must obtain American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certification during department orientation if not certified before hire.
• Basic Life Support certification is required.
• Effective verbal and listening communication skills.
• Service- and quality-focused approach to meeting a wide range of needs.
• Ability to navigate to and from various locations throughout the facility.
• Ability to solve problems and think quickly during emergencies or unusual situations.
• Ability to multitask and work at a fast pace.
• Neat, professional appearance and a positive demeanor.
• Physical ability to withstand frequent to prolonged walking, standing, pushing, pulling, and transferring patients.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely, accurately, and promptly transport patients, medical equipment, and patient-related items to their destinations.
• Support physicians, nurses, technicians, and therapists in performing their duties effectively.
• Promote positive patient and customer satisfaction.
• Use proper body mechanics and adhere to hospital, department, and regulatory policies, procedures, and standards.
• Act as a positive role model and team player demonstrating the hospital’s mission and values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED