Transporter

About Us

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part‑time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement.

We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development. Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

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 effectively. Ensures positive patient and customer satisfaction, proper utilization of body mechanics, and adherence to policies, procedures and standards established by the Hospital, Department and regulatory agencies. Acts as a positive role model and team player, demonstrating the hospital mission and values.

• Transport patients, medical equipment and patient‑related items to assigned destinations.
• Maintain positive patient and customer satisfaction.
• Utilize proper body mechanics and safety procedures.
• Adhere to policies, procedures and standards set by the Hospital, Department and regulatory agencies.
• Act as a positive role model and team player, demonstrating corporate mission and values.
• Perform dispatch duties as assigned, requiring EPIC access.

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The associate is regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, climb or balance, and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The associate is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration. The noise level is usually loud.

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Must obtain the American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certification during department orientation if not certified prior to hire.

• Effective verbal and listening communication skills.
• Service/quality focused to meet a wide range of needs.
• Able to navigate to/from various locations throughout the facility.
• Problem‑solver that can think quickly in cases of emergencies or unusual situations.
• Able to multi‑task and work at a fast pace.
• Displays neat, professional appearance with a smile.
• Physical ability to withstand frequent to prolonged walking, standing, pushing, pulling, and transferring patients.

USD $16.50 – $25.00 per hour.