Patient Transporter Full-time Days / VOLOL Camden

Virtua; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Patient Transporter. This role involves assisting in the transport of patients, ensuring their comfort and safety, and coordinating with staff. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Qualifications

• Positive demeanor and strong verbal communication skills required.
• Able to handle stressful situations and multitask.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely to and from departments.
• Care for and clean transport equipment.
• Coordinate with staff based on patient schedules.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary:

This position is responsible for assisting and supporting all departments by transporting patients to and from units/departments; uses wheelchairs, stretchers, or bed.

Position Responsibilities:

• Transport patients to and from departments/units. Includes appropriate patient identification, patient comfort and safety (assisting in lifting, moving and positioning in bed/wheelchair, etc), and providing patient information.

• Care for and clean wheelchairs/stretchers and initiate appropriate action when repair is required (check supply of oxygen, replenish and change regulators as necessary).

• Coordinates with other transporters based on patient schedules to ensure smooth flow of transport operations; communicates patient information to nurses and testing (diagnostic) departments as necessary.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:

Must demonstrate a positive demeanor and have strong verbal communication skills.

Must be able to handle potentially stressful situations and multi-task.

Customer service experience preferred.

Required Education:

High School diploma or equivalent.

Training/Certifications/Licensure:

(CPR Preferred).