PATIENT TRANSPORT

COOPER PEDIATRICS; Cape May Court House (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care is seeking a dedicated Patient Transporter to move patients safely throughout the Medical Center, including the Morgue, using wheelchairs or stretchers as required.

You will assist the patient care team, clear hallways, maintain infection control, handle oxygen tanks, and communicate effectively with staff, patients, and families while following HIPAA and Code Blue/White protocols.

Qualifications

• Effective verbal and listening communication skills.
• Should possess the initiative and the ability to set and achieve high standards of performance.
• Ability to learn specific job duties and complete detailed work assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provides a means, wheelchair or stretcher, and transports patient to and from the required locations throughout the Medical Center, including the Morgue, in a safe and orderly manner.
• Assists the patient care team in transferring patients safely to and from a wheelchair, stretcher and/or examination table.
• M akes rounds throughout the Medical Center to clear hallways of wheelchairs, stretchers and other equipment.
• Collaborates with the patient care team to maintain a safe and clean environment. Maintain infection prevention practices by sanitation of patient rolling equipment with approved germicide in between patient use.
• Uses safe lifting procedures and practices; able to manage oxygen tanks as required.
• Effectively communicates with the patient care team members, patients, and families; observes HIPAA regulations.
• Responds to and follows Code Blue and Code White protocols during emergencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Listening skills

Initiative

Multi-tasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

About us

Cooper University Health Care is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving residents and visitors throughout Cape May County. The system includes Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional; three urgent care facilities; nearly 30 primary care and specialty care offices in multiple locations throughout Cape May County; The Cancer Center at Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional; the Claire C. Brodesser Surgery Center; AMI at Cooper, Miracles Fitness and numerous freestanding outpatient facilities providing wound care, lab, and physical therapy services. We have a commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part time employees a comprehensive employee benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, on-site Early Education Center (employee discount), attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional is accredited by and received the Gold Seal of approval from The Joint Commission.

Short Description

• Provides a means, wheelchair or stretcher, and transports patient to and from the required locations throughout the Medical Center, including the Morgue, in a safe and orderly manner.
• Assists the patient care team in transferring patients safely to and from a wheelchair, stretcher and/or examination table. Provides a secondary source to hold and/or position a patient if necessary.
• Makes rounds throughout the Medical Center to clear hallways of wheelchairs, stretchers and other equipment.
• Collaborates with the patient care team to maintain a safe and clean environment. Maintain infection prevention practices by sanitation of patient rolling equipment with approved germicide in between patient use. Use safe lifting procedures and practices.
• Responsible for oxygen (O2) tank maintenance.
• Effectively communicates with the patient care team members, patients, and families. Observes patient confidentiality and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations.
• Responds to and follow Code Blue and Code White protocols and remains calm and objective during emergencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Experience Required

• Effective verbal and listening communication skills.
• Should possess the initiative and the ability to set and achieve high standards of performance.
• Ability to make progress on multiple assignments under time constraints.
• Ability to learn specific job duties and complete detailed work assignments.

Education Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.

License/Certification Requirements

• BLS or CPR required within three (3) months of hire

Special Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry and move heavy objects.
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must have the dexterity of hand and fingers in order to utilize tools, utensils and equipment.
• Ability to audibly receive instructions and to hear inquiries from patients, physicians, clients and team members.
• Ability to see and perceive depth with or without corrective lenses.