TRANSPORTER

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Cooper University Health Care is seeking a dedicated patient transport professional responsible for moving patients, equipment and related items throughout the facility to support physicians, nurses and therapists in delivering care. This role emphasizes safety, timeliness and patient satisfaction in a fast-paced hospital environment.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of BLS training during orientation if not already certified, and strong communication skills to

Qualifications

• Must obtain the American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certification during department orientation if not certified prior to hire.
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to interact with patients and families.
• Ability to work as part of a dynamic team in a hospital setting.

Responsabilités

• Responsible for the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients, medical equipment and patient-related items to their destinations enabling physicians, nurses, technicians, and therapists to perform their duties effectively.
• Ensure positive patient and customer satisfaction and adhere to policies, procedures and standards.
• Assist with moving and transferring patients while maintaining body mechanics and safety protocols.

Connaissances

Patient transport

Customer service

Team player

Formation

HS diploma or GED

Description du poste

About us

About Cooper University Health Care

Cooper University Health Care is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Cooper, headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

Cooper operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as three hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, and Children’s Regional Hospital in Camden.

Cooper University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 trauma center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for six years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper’s facilities annually. Cooper’s ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation.

Visit CooperHealth.orgto learn more.

Short Description

Responsible for the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients, medical equipment and patient-related items to their destinations enabling physicians, nurses, technicians, and therapists to perform their duties in an effective manner. Ensures positive patient and customer satisfaction, proper utilization of body mechanics, adherence to policies, procedures and standards established by Hospital, Department and Regulatory Agencies. Acts as a positive role model and team player demonstrating hospital mission and values. Physical Demands: The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, climb or balance, and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Disclaimer: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, tasks, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to modify essential functions of the job, or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (i.e. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments.)

Experience Required

• Must obtain the American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certification during department orientation if not certified prior to hire.

Education Requirements

• HS diploma or GED preferred.

License/Certification Requirements

• Basic Life Support
• Effective verbal and listening communication skills.
• Service/Quality focused to meet a wide range of needs.
• Able to navigate to/from various locations throughout the facility.
• Problem solver that can think quickly in cases of emergencies or unusual situations
• Able to multi-task and work at a fast pace
• Displays neat, professional appearance with a smile
• Physical ability to withstand frequent to prolonged walking, standing, pushing, pulling, and transferring patients.