Patient Transporter - Per Diem

NYU Langone Health•Village of Patchogue, NY

20h

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is hiring a per-diem Patient Transporter. Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the successful candidate transports patients between locations within the facility, discharges patients to main lobby areas, and transports decedents to the morgue. The role also includes maintaining hospital areas in an orderly and sanitary condition by moving equipment and supplies and performing assigned housekeeping duties. The transporter coordinates assignments through Teletracking, communicates with nursing and receiving personnel, follows patient-safety procedures, and uses AIDET during interactions with patients, visitors, and staff. The position includes cleaning vacated patient areas and sanitizing beds, handling oxygen safely during transport, and meeting hospital service, cleanliness, and productivity standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency.
Ability to read and write English to verify patient assignments and read and interpret labels when preparing cleaning solutions.
Interpersonal skills to be courteous to patients, visitors, and staff while performing transport and housekeeping assignments.

Nice To Haves

One year of on-the-job experience to learn sanitation principles and techniques, hospital layout, and departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Log in to Teletracking and receive assignments and job requirements.
Pick up the patient chart and inform nursing staff of the transport.
Complete the Transport Communication Sheet.
Introduce oneself to the patient using AIDET and explain the method of transport and destination.
Follow and demonstrate safety precautions for patient transport.
Report the patient's arrival at the destination, deliver the chart to appropriate personnel, and obtain required signatures.
Clean vacated patient areas, including sanitizing beds and ensuring linens are clean, neat, and in excellent condition.
Visually inspect cleaned areas to ensure appropriate cleanliness and neatness.
Follow oxygen safety procedures, including checking labels and connections, using proper oxygen holders, and storing oxygen tanks correctly.
Use AIDET during encounters with patients, visitors, and staff.
Promote hospital service standards and a positive patient experience.
Demonstrate competencies related to the seven-step room-cleaning procedure.
Provide consistent work performance and meet productivity standards.
Move equipment and supplies and perform assigned housekeeping duties.