TRANSPORTER

About the Role

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 utilization 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 demonstrating the hospital's mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients, medical equipment, and patient-related items safely and accurately.
• Maintain positive patient and customer satisfaction.
• Adhere to proper body mechanics and hospital policies.
• Comply with standards set by regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrate hospital mission and values as a role model and team player.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Must obtain American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certification during department orientation if not certified prior to hire.
• Effective verbal and listening communication skills.
• Service and quality-focused to meet diverse needs.
• Able to navigate throughout the facility.
• Problem-solving skills for emergencies or unusual situations.
• Able to multi-task and work at a fast pace.
• Neat, professional appearance with a positive demeanor.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently required to walk, sit, climb or balance, and talk or hear.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to withstand frequent to prolonged walking, standing, pushing, pulling, and transferring patients.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Benefits

Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• Attractive working conditions.
• Opportunities for career growth through professional development.