Patient Transporter Part-time, Benefits, Evenings Voorhees

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 thats 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 14000 colleagues including over 2850 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 weve 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 were 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. Were also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences and the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location:

Voorhees - 100 Bowman Drive

Remote Type:

On-Site

Employment Type:

Employee

Employment Classification:

Regular

Time Type:

Part time

Work Shift:

2nd Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours:

20

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 Required / 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: $17.30 - $20.67 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicants 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.

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