Patient Transporter Per Diem / Voorhees

Virtua; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Virtua is seeking a part-time Patient Transporter to assist multiple hospital departments by moving patients using wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds. The role emphasizes safety, patient comfort, and clear communication with nursing staff.

The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent and CPR can be preferred. Hourly pay ranges from $18.00 to $21.33, with a per diem, on-site schedule at Voorhees location, and first shift hours.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate a positive demeanor and have strong verbal communication.
• Ability to handle potentially stressful situations and multi-task.
• Customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from departments/units with proper patient identification and safety.
• Care for and clean wheelchairs/stretchers and check oxygen supplies/ regulators.
• Coordinate with other transporters to ensure smooth transport flow and relay patient information to nurses.

Skills

Positive demeanor

Verbal communication

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location: Voorhees - 100 Bowman Drive

Remote Type: On-Site

Employment Type: Employee

Employment Classification: Per Diem

Time Type: Part time

Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours: 0

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 - $21.33
The 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.

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