Patient Transporter

NYU Langone Health • Mineola, NY

5d • Onsite

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, as well as inpatient and outpatient services. The Patient Transporter moves patients, supplies, and laboratory items safely and efficiently throughout the facility. The role supports patient comfort, handles patients calmly and reassuringly, and assists with transfers to and from bedside using the correct mode of transportation. The transporter also assists with mail delivery as needed.

The position involves using the shift schedule to log in and out and manage breaks and lunches, meeting established response and completion guidelines, identifying patients according to the Ticket to Ride procedure before transport, and reporting and coding transport delays or cancellations in the Transport Tracking system. The transporter maintains, sanitizes, and returns transport equipment to its designated storage area.

NYU Langone Health describes equity and inclusion as fundamental values and offers staff a comprehensive benefits and wellness package, with resources related to financial security, time off, employee support, and multiple areas of well-being.

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

• 1–2 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 in a calm and reassuring manner.
• Assist with transfers to and from bedside using the correct mode of transportation.
• Assist with delivery of mail as needed.
• Log in and out on time and use the schedule for shift assignments, breaks, and lunches.
• 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.
• Establish patient identification in conjunction with the Ticket to Ride procedure before initiating transport.
• Report transport delays and cancellations to the receiving department and code them properly 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.
• Employee wellness program covering 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