Patient Transporter Full-time Days / VOLOL Camden

Virtua; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated transport staff to enhance patient care. This role focuses on safely transporting patients across various units, ensuring their comfort and safety throughout the process. Candidates will thrive in a dynamic environment, showcasing their communication skills while handling multiple tasks. Join a team committed to providing exceptional care and support within a community-focused health system that values teamwork and compassion.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a positive demeanor and strong verbal communication skills.
• Handles potentially stressful situations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from departments/units ensuring comfort and safety.
• Care for and clean transport equipment, initiating repairs as necessary.
• Coordinate with other transporters for smooth operations.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Customer Service

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason - to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between - we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 otherlocations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through ourEat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location:

Lourdes Health System - 1600 Haddon Ave

Employment Type:

Employee

Employment Classification:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Work Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours:

40

Additional Locations:

Job Information:

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).