Runner

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system recognized for achieving excellent patient outcomes and high rankings. It provides a comprehensive range of medical services across multiple inpatient and outpatient locations, including two tuition-free medical schools and a significant research enterprise. The Runner position is responsible for providing safe, efficient, and customer-friendly patient transports using beds, stretchers, or wheelchairs to various 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.
• Ability 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

• Transports patients using excellent customer service skills.
• Communicates to the patient regarding destination, needs for blankets, bumps going on and off the elevator, elevator delays, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• During transport: appropriately performs SSSI (equipment) and double identification.
• Documents all patient transport data via the transporter log sheet, including checking off double ID, Ticket to Ride, and SSSI.
• 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.
• Wear assigned patient transport uniform in a neat and presentable fashion.
• ID card is above the waist and clearly visible at all times.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package
• Robust support system for any stage of life
• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resources groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program, which focuses 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: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees