Transporter

Cooper University Hospital • Camden, NJ

20d • 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. Ensures 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. Acts as a positive role model and team player while demonstrating the hospital’s mission and values.

The role requires frequent movement throughout the facility and the physical ability to walk, stand, push, pull, and transfer patients. The associate regularly works around 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

• 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 in 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.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification before hire.

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, demonstrating the hospital’s mission and values.
• Navigate to and from locations throughout the facility and respond quickly to emergencies or unusual situations.

What This Job Offers

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