TRANSPORTER

Cooper Norcross Health; Cape May Court House (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health is seeking a Transport Associate to ensure the safe, timely transport of patients and medical equipment within the hospital system. This role supports physicians, nurses, technicians and therapists by delivering items and patients efficiently and safely.

The position requires a High School diploma, BLS or CPR within three months, and ability to lift and move heavy objects. The transporter will follow hospital policies and demonstrate teamwork and strong customer service

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

• 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.

Skills

Verbal communication

Active listening

Initiative

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma

Job description

About Us

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

About Us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings. Cooper Norcross Health 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. The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services. Cooper Norcross 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 eight years. More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its 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 Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to 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.