Transporter

Cooper University Hospital • Camden, NJ

20d

About The Position

Responsible for the safe, timely, and accurate transport of 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. This role acts as a positive role model and team player while demonstrating the hospital’s mission and values.

The position involves frequent walking, standing, pushing, pulling, and transferring patients, as well as other physical activities. The work environment includes 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 of the job.

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 throughout the facility.
• Ability to problem-solve and think quickly during emergencies or unusual situations.
• Ability to multi-task and work at a fast pace.
• Neat, professional appearance.
• Physical ability to withstand frequent to prolonged walking, standing, pushing, pulling, and transferring patients.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.

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.
• Act as a positive role model and team player while demonstrating the hospital’s mission and values.
• Navigate to and from various locations throughout the facility.
• Respond to emergencies or unusual situations by thinking quickly and solving problems.
• Multi-task and work at a fast pace.
• Maintain a neat, professional appearance.

What This Job Offers

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