Patient Transporter Full-time Days / Voorhees

Virtua Health Patient Transporter

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.

Location : Voorhees - 100 Bowman Drive

Employment Type : Full time

Position Summary : This position is responsible for assisting and supporting all departments by transporting patients to and from units / departments; using 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 :

Required Education : High School diploma or equivalent.

Training / Certifications / Licensure : CPR Preferred

Hourly Rate : $17.30 - $20.67 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.