Transporter

Cooper University Health Care; Cape May Court House (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in Cape May Court House seeks a Transporter to move patients, medical equipment and items safely and efficiently. You will work with physicians, nurses and technicians to ensure timely patient transfers, maintain proper body mechanics, and follow hospital procedures.

Dispatch duties may be required, with EPIC access to update transport status. The role requires strong communication, the ability to handle multiple tasks, and adherence to safety and regulatory

Qualifications

• Effective verbal and listening communication skills.
• Initiative and ability to set and achieve high standards of performance.
• Ability to progress on multiple assignments under time constraints.
• Ability to learn specific job duties and complete detailed work assignments.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients, medical equipment and related items to destinations to support clinicians.
• Ensures positive patient and customer satisfaction and proper use of body mechanics.
• Adheres to hospital policies, procedures and standards established by Hospital, Department and Regulatory Agencies.
• May perform dispatch duties as assigned, which would require EPIC access.

Skills

Communication

Initiative & standards

Multitasking

Learn duties

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

EPIC

Job description

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. May perform dispatch duties as assigned which would require EPIC access

Experience Required

• Effective verbal and listening communication skills.
• Should possess the initiative and the ability to set and achieve high standards of performance.
• Ability to make progress on multiple assignments under time constraints.
• Ability to learn specific job duties and complete detailed work assignments.

Education Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.

License/Certification Requirements

• BLS or CPR required within three (3) months of hire

Special Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry and move heavy objects.
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must have the dexterity of hand and fingers in order to utilize tools, utensils and equipment.
• Ability to audibly receive instructions and to hear inquiries from patients, physicians, clients and team members.
• Ability to see and perceive depth with or without corrective lenses.

Salary Min ($)

USD $16.50

Salary Max ($)

USD $25.00