Patient Transporter Per Diem / Marlton

Virtua Health; Marlton (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtua Health in Marlton, NJ, is seeking a Transporter to assist and support all departments by safely moving patients to and from units using wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds. The role requires careful patient handling, identification, and clear communication with nursing and diagnostic teams.

The position demands a positive demeanor, strong verbal skills, and the ability to multitask in a potentially stressful environment. Weekend and holiday work may be required.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• CPR preferred.

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.

Skills

Positive demeanor

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Work Schedule

Required to work weekends & holidays as needed.

Work Schedule

Required to work weekends & holidays as needed.

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.

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.