Patient Transporter Full-time Days / Voorhees

Work Schedule

Mon to Fri from 8:00am to 4:30pm. Holidays.

Summary

This position is responsible for assisting and supporting all departments by transporting patients to and from units/departments; uses wheelchairs, stretchers, or bed.

Position Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from departments/units. Includes appropriate patient identification, patient comfort and safety (assisting in lifting, moving and positioning in bed/wheelchair, etc), and providing patient information.
• Care for and clean wheelchairs/stretchers and initiate appropriate action when repair is required (check supply of oxygen, replenish and change regulators as necessary).
• Coordinates with other transporters based on patient schedules to ensure smooth flow of transport operations; communicates patient information to nurses and testing (diagnostic) departments as necessary.

Required Experience

• Must demonstrate a positive demeanor and have strong verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to handle potentially stressful situations and multi-task.

Required Education

• Customer service experience preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Training/Certifications/Licensure

• CPR Preferred

Salary

$18.00 - $21.33 Hourly

Benefits

• Medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement)
• Paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
• Short-term disability and optional long-term disability
• Colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions