Patient Transporter Full-time Evenings / VOLOL Camden

Virtua Health; Camden (NJ); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 29.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Sick leave

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Positive demeanor

Verbal communication

Stress management

Multitasking

Ausbildung

High School diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Summary

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

Work Schedule

Four 10-hour shifts.

Every 3rd weekend.

Weekday hours: 1:00pm to 11:00pm.

Saturday: 10:00am to 8:00pm.

Sunday: 9:00am to 7:00pm.

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.

Required Education

Customer service experience preferred.

High School diploma or equivalent.

Training/Certifications/Licensure

(CPR Preferred).

Salary

$18.00 - $21.33 Hourly

Benefits

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.