Patient Transporter Per Diem / VOLOL Camden

Virtua Health; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Virtua Health in Camden, NJ is seeking a Part-time Patient Transporter Per Diem to support multiple departments by transporting patients using wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds. A High School diploma is required, with strong verbal communication and a service orientation.

CPR preferred and customer service experience is a plus. The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with evenings and every 3rd weekend; hourly rate ranges from $18.00 to $21.33, with benefits available for colleagues upon

Qualifications

• Must have strong verbal communication skills.
• Customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from departments/units using wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds.
• Care for and clean wheelchairs and stretchers; assist with oxygen regulators as needed.
• Coordinate with other transporters to ensure smooth patient flow and relay information to nurses.

Skills

Verbal communication

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Patient Transporter Per Diem / VOLOL Camden### Patient Transporter Per Diem / VOLOL CamdenApply: Lourdes Health System - 1600 Haddon Ave: Part time: Posted Today: R1064601# 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 other locations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat 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**Remote Type:**On-Site**Employment Type:**Employee**Employment Classification:**Per Diem**Time Type:**Part time**Work Shift:**2nd Shift (United States of America)**Total Weekly Hours:**0**Additional Locations:****Job Information:** **Work Schedule:**Weekdays: 12:00pm to 10:00pm.Every 3rd weekend (Sat 10am to 8pm & Sun 9am to 7pm). **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).Hourly Rate: $18.00 - $21.33The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.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.For more benefits information click here.