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 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.
Responsibilities
- Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration.
- Exposure to noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
- Physical demands include regular to prolonged walking, standing, pushing, pulling, and transferring patients.
Requirements
- Must obtain the American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certification during department orientation if not certified prior to hire.
- 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.
Qualifications
- HS diploma or GED preferred.
Skills
- Physical ability to withstand frequent to prolonged walking, standing, pushing, pulling, and transferring patients.
Benefits
The New Jersey Pay Transparency Act requires disclosure of the pay range for this position. A salary offer will vary based on the job role, candidate experience, qualifications, internal pay equity and market data.
About the Area
Cooper University Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all team members. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, or any other status protected by law or regulation.