Patient Transporter Per Diem / Voorhees

Patient Transporter For Virtua Joint Replacement Institute

Location : Voorhees - 100 Bowman Drive

Remote Type : On-Site

Employment Type : Employee

Employment Classification : Per Diem

Time Type : Part time

Work Shift : 1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours : 0

Work Schedule : Tues to Fri, 10am to 2pm.

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 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.