Patient Transporter - NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital P/T 20 hrs per week, Friday 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Saturday & Sunday 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

1d • $26 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The transporter/runner provides patient transportation services via bed, stretcher, or wheelchair to all areas within the Medical Center. The role requires safe, timely transport and courteous assistance to patients, along with verification of patient identity, destination, required equipment, and transport documentation. The position is part-time, 20 hours per week: Friday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM.

Requirements

• Ability to speak, read, understand, and follow simple directions in English.
• Some motor dexterity.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or move patients and equipment in excess of 150 pounds, with or without assistive devices.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to lift, push, pull, or move patients and equipment in excess of 150 pounds, with or without assistive devices.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients politely and assist them when transferring between beds, stretchers, and wheelchairs.
• Escort ambulatory patients to their destinations, walking beside them.
• Verify patient identification and ensure the patient has an identification band and a complete ticket to ride before transport.
• Push stretchers and wheelchairs at a safe pace for patients and others.
• Secure patients and accompanying equipment appropriately for transport.
• Transport patients to the exact destination on time as instructed by the Dispatcher and notify the receiving person upon arrival.
• Notify the Dispatcher about problems with patient pickup or delivery.
• Use the Patient Tracking Software/program through the beeper and telephone system, and use delay codes appropriately.
• Verify the patient's destination and the medical equipment required for transport.
• Perform the Sixty-Second Safety Inspection and clean transport equipment before use, recording completion on the log sheet for each transport.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality and follow departmental time-off notification guidelines.
• Meet Employee Health requirements for annual health assessments, TB screening, and required immunizations.
• Maintain a professional appearance and wear an identification badge while at the Medical Center.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed