Associate, Patient Transport

NYU Langone Health • Mineola, NY

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About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center offering diagnostic and therapeutic care across medical and surgical specialties, along with inpatient and outpatient services. The hospital is committed to medical education, research, equity, and inclusion.

The Associate, Patient Transport transports patients, supplies, and laboratory items safely and efficiently throughout the facility. The role promotes patient comfort, handles patients calmly and reassuringly, and assists with transfers to and from bedside using the appropriate mode of transportation. The associate may also assist with mail delivery.

The position includes managing, cleaning, sanitizing, and properly storing transport equipment; following shift schedules; meeting established transport response and completion guidelines; confirming patient identification using the Ticket to Ride procedure; and reporting and coding transport delays or cancellations through the Transport Tracking system. Other duties may be assigned.

The position offers a stated annual salary range of $50,476.54 to $50,476.54. Actual salary may vary based on experience, specialty, education, and hospital need; the stated range excludes bonuses, incentive pay, differential pay, and other compensation or benefits. NYU Langone Health describes a comprehensive benefits and wellness package, including financial security benefits, time off, employee resource groups, and a holistic wellness program.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of transport or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients, supplies, and laboratory items safely and efficiently throughout the facility.
• Provide patient comfort and handle patients calmly and reassuringly.
• Assist with transfers to and from bedside using the correct mode of transportation.
• Assist with delivery of mail as needed.
• Log in and out according to the shift assignment, breaks, and lunch schedule.
• Meet established transport response and completion-time guidelines.
• Manage transport equipment, clean and sanitize it after use, and return it to the proper storage area when not in use.
• Confirm patient identification using the Ticket to Ride procedure before beginning transport.
• Report transport delays and cancellations to the receiving department and code them in the Transport Tracking system.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Financial security benefits.
• Generous time-off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Holistic employee wellness program focused on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive-care well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED