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. Promotes positive patient and customer satisfaction, proper body mechanics, and adherence to policies, procedures, and standards established by the hospital, department, and regulatory agencies. Acts 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 role involves regular standing, hand use, 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. Noise is usually loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Must obtain American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification during department orientation if not certified before hire.
• 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.
• 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 in a timely manner.
• 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