Patient Transporter

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Health has an exciting opportunity for a Patient Transporter to join their team. This role involves providing safe, efficient, and customer-friendly transports for patients via bed, stretcher, or wheelchair to all areas within the Medical Center.

Requirements

• Must be able to speak, read, understand, and follow simple directions in English.
• Some motor dexterity is required.
• Good interpersonal skills are necessary.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or the equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field

Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Transports patients using excellent customer service skills. Communicates to the patient re:destination, needs for blankets, bumps going on and off the elevator, elevator delays, etc.
• Wear assigned patient transport uniform in a neat and presentable fashion. ID card is above the waist and clearly visible at all times.
• During low volume, checks the system periodically to see if calls are pending. Does not reject jobs, uses delay flags as required and completes the job at destination.
• Documents all patient transport data via the transporter log sheet. This includes checking off dbl ID, Ticket to Ride, and SSSI.
• During transport: appropriately performs SSSI (equipment) and double identification.

Benefits

• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resources groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program focusing on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed