Patient Transporter: Fast & Safe Patient Mobility

AtlantiCare; Galloway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Insurance

Retirement Plans

Disability Coverage

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

FSAs

Wellness Programs

Job summary

AtlantiCare is seeking a Patient Transporter to promptly and safely move patients to and from procedures, tests, and between units, following established policies and schedules. You will identify destinations, assist patients (ambulatory or non-ambulatory), and transport with beds, stretchers, or wheelchairs while maintaining safety.

The role supports patient throughput and operational efficiency, emphasizes teamwork, and requires professional communication with staff across departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• AHA BLS certification within 6 months of hire.
• Minimum six months’ hospital patient care experience preferred.
• Proficiency with basic clinical applications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to procedures and between units.
• Determines patient identifiers, destinations, and travel mode.
• Assists non-ambulatory patients and reports safety hazards.
• Keeps an accurate, professional demeanor and follows OSHA/local safety requirements.

Skills

Patient transport

Customer service

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Clinical Applications

Job description

AtlantiCare is seeking a Patient Transporter to promptly and safely move patients to and from procedures, tests, and between units, following established policies and schedules. You will identify destinations, assist patients (ambulatory or non-ambulatory), and transport with beds, stretchers, or wheelchairs while maintaining safety.

The role supports patient throughput and operational efficiency, emphasizes teamwork, and requires professional communication with staff across departments.