Transporter

Cooper Norcross University Hospital • Camden, NJ

82d • $17 - $25

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 Transporter 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 role serves as a positive role model and team player who demonstrates the hospital’s mission and values.

The position involves regular standing; using hands to finger, handle, or feel; reaching with hands and arms; and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Frequent activities include walking, sitting, climbing or balancing, and talking or hearing. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and be physically able to withstand frequent to prolonged walking, standing, pushing, pulling, and transferring patients.

The work environment regularly involves exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration. The noise level is usually loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• 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 frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must obtain American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certification during department orientation if not certified before hire.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely, timely, and accurately 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 comply with 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: No Education Listed