Transporter

Cooper University Hospital • Camden, NJ

4d • 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. This enables physicians, nurses, technicians, and therapists to perform their duties effectively. The role supports positive patient and customer satisfaction, proper body mechanics, and compliance with policies, procedures, and standards established by the hospital, department, and regulatory agencies. The Transporter is expected to serve as a positive role model and team player, demonstrating the hospital’s mission and values.

The position requires frequent to prolonged walking, standing, pushing, pulling, and transferring patients. The work environment includes regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration; noise is usually loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Must obtain American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certification during department orientation if not certified before hire.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• 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.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of regularly standing; using hands to finger, handle, or feel; reaching; and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; frequent walking, sitting, climbing or balancing, and talking or hearing; and frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients, medical equipment, and patient-related items safely, accurately, and promptly.
• Support physicians, nurses, technicians, and therapists by delivering patients and items to their destinations.
• Promote positive patient and customer satisfaction.
• Use proper body mechanics and follow hospital, department, and regulatory policies, procedures, and standards.
• Act as a positive role model and team player while demonstrating the hospital’s mission and values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed