Patient Transporter Per Diem / Voorhees

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

403(b) plan/retirement

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health in Voorhees, NJ, seeks a part-time Per Diem Transporter to support patient flow by moving patients to and from units using wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds. Emphasis on patient safety and timely transport with communication to nurses.

Requirements include a High School diploma or equivalent; CPR preferred; strong verbal communication and customer service experience. Hourly rate ranges from $18.00 to $21.33, with listed benefits and on-site work expectations.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate a positive demeanor and strong verbal communication skills.
• Customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from departments/units, ensuring proper patient identification and comfort.
• Care for and clean wheelchairs/stretchers; monitor and replace oxygen regulators as needed.
• Coordinate with other transporters to maintain smooth transport operations and relay information to nurses.

Skills

Verbal communication

Customer service

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 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: 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 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 & 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.

Benefits

• 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
• an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions

Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

Culture & Mission

Be Well, Get Well and Stay Well That's our mission. We’re dedicated to offering the best quality care through our extensive range of services and facilities. Our doctors, clinical practitioners, and administrative staff are a respectful, caring team of professionals committed to providing world-class quality healthcare. We continually work to be your premier choice of health and wellness in South New Jersey.