TRANSPORTER

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up‑to‑date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We are committed to our employees with competitive rates and compensation programs, a comprehensive benefits program, attractive working conditions, and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

Short Description

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 in an effective manner. Ensures positive patient and customer satisfaction, proper utilization of body mechanics, adherence to policies, procedures and standards established by Hospital, Department and Regulatory Agencies. Acts as a positive role model and team player demonstrating hospital mission and values.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, climb or balance, and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Experience Required

• Must obtain the American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certification during department orientation if not certified prior to hire.

Education Requirements

• HS diploma or GED preferred.

License/Certification Requirements

• Basic Life Support
• Effective verbal and listening communication skills
• Service/Quality focused to meet a wide range of needs
• Able to navigate to/from various locations throughout the facility
• Problem solver that can think quickly in cases of emergencies or unusual situations
• Able to multi‑task and work at a fast pace
• Displays neat, professional appearance with a smile
• Physical ability to withstand frequent to prolonged walking, standing, pushing, pulling, and transferring patients

Benefits

• Competitive rates and compensation programs
• Comprehensive benefits program for full‑ and part‑time employees, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement
• Attractive working conditions
• Opportunities for career growth through professional development