Transporter

Cooper Norcross University Hospital • Camden, NJ

21d • $17 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the safe, timely, and accurate transport of patients, medical equipment, and patient-related items to their destinations, enabling physicians, nurses, technicians, and therapists to perform their duties effectively. The role supports positive patient and customer satisfaction, proper use of body mechanics, and adherence to 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 who demonstrates the hospital’s mission and values.

The role involves frequent walking and standing, pushing, pulling, and transferring patients. Associates must be able to navigate throughout the facility and work at a fast pace while responding to emergencies or unusual situations. 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 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 welcoming demeanor.
• Physical ability to withstand frequent to prolonged walking, standing, pushing, pulling, and transferring patients.
• Physical ability to regularly stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Physical ability to frequently walk, sit, climb or balance, and talk or hear.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move 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 on time.
• 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.
• Demonstrate the hospital’s mission and values as a positive role model and team player.

What This Job Offers

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