Transporter II

Overview

Centra State Healthcare System is a leading nonprofit healthcare provider dedicated to serving the community. Its network includes Centra State Medical Center, an ambulatory campus, two senior living facilities, three free‑standing community health pavilions, and a charitable foundation. As the third‑largest employer in Monmouth County, Centra State has earned repeated recognition as a Great Place to Work‑Certified™ company, reinforcing its reputation as an exceptional workplace.

Patient Transporter – responsible for transporting patients to and from ancillary departments and nursing units as directed, transporting stretchers and wheelchairs, delivering lab specimens, cleaning equipment, and ensuring safe patient handling.

• Consistently carries and answers walkie‑talkie on first page.
• Makes deliveries promptly and returns to work area.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics when moving patients to and from stretchers and wheelchairs and during transport in order to avoid injury to self or others.
• Runs errands as requested when not performing patient transports. Delivers lab specimens, cleans stretchers and wheelchairs, or other requested items to correct departments.
• Ensures stretchers and wheelchairs are in proper working order and notifies transport dispatcher when repairs are needed.
• Cleans equipment and supplies.
• Stores stretchers, wheelchairs and O2 regulators in proper locations.
• Makes rounds at the end of shift (8 pm and 10 pm) to obtain stretchers and wheelchairs. Brings them to storage area for a.m. runs to begin.
• Accurately enters all required data on worksheets. Enters data on a timely basis.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in a healthcare environment preferred.
• CPR certified required or must be obtained within the first year of employment.
• Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.

Centra State Healthcare System, in partnership with Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not‑for‑profit, community‑based health system dedicated to providing comprehensive health services in central New Jersey. Beyond offering a wide range of advanced diagnostic and treatment options, Centra State is committed to being a valuable health partner, focusing on disease prevention, promoting healthy behaviors and helping individuals of all ages live well.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• 401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
• Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
• Continuing Education / Onsite Training
• A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
• Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits

Compensation Range: $16.00 - $25.60 per hour. The base salary is determined by factors such as education, experience, skills, licenses, certification, and training. Base salary may fall outside the above range. The compensation above reflects the established range from Centra State Healthcare System (CSHS) for this position at the time the job was posted. CSHS considers many factors to determine compensation, including education, experience, skills, licenses, certification, and training.

As such, team member compensation may fall outside this range. The benefits outlined also reflect CSHS’ policy at the time of posting. CSHS may modify its benefits plans or programs at any time. CSHS is proud to comply with all pay equity and pay transparency laws.