Transporter

Cooper University Hospital • Camden, NJ

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About The Position

Responsible for safely, promptly, and accurately transporting patients, medical equipment, and patient-related items to their destinations so physicians, nurses, technicians, and therapists can perform their duties effectively. The Transporter supports positive patient and customer satisfaction, uses proper body mechanics, and follows policies, procedures, and standards established by the hospital, department, and regulatory agencies. The role also demonstrates the hospital’s mission and values through positive role modeling and teamwork.

The work involves frequent movement throughout the facility and requires the ability to withstand frequent to prolonged walking, standing, pushing, pulling, and transferring patients. The position’s physical demands include regularly standing, handling objects, 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. The work environment includes regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration, and is usually loud.

Requirements

• Must obtain American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certification during department orientation if not certified before hire.
• Basic Life Support.
• 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 in emergencies or unusual situations.
• Ability to multitask and work at a fast pace.
• Neat, professional appearance and a welcoming demeanor.
• Physical ability to withstand frequent to prolonged walking, standing, pushing, pulling, and transferring patients.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely, promptly, and accurately to their destinations.
• Transport 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 follow 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: No Education Listed