Compassionate Patient Transporter | 4x10s Evening Shifts

Virtua Health; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Sick leave

Job summary

Virtua Health in New Jersey is seeking a patient transporter to move patients between units with care for safety and comfort. You will identify patients, assist with transfers, and maintain equipment like wheelchairs and stretchers while coordinating with nursing and diagnostic teams.

The role requires strong communication, the ability to handle stressful situations, and a professional, customer-focused demeanor throughout each shift.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate a positive demeanor.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle potentially stressful situations and multitask.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from departments/units with proper identification, comfort, and safety.
• Care for and clean wheelchairs and stretchers; monitor oxygen, change regulators as needed.
• Coordinate with other transporters and communicate patient information to nurses and testing departments.

Skills

Positive demeanor

Verbal communication

Stress management

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Virtua Health in New Jersey is seeking a patient transporter to move patients between units with care for safety and comfort. You will identify patients, assist with transfers, and maintain equipment like wheelchairs and stretchers while coordinating with nursing and diagnostic teams.

The role requires strong communication, the ability to handle stressful situations, and a professional, customer-focused demeanor throughout each shift.