Transporter - Weekends/Weekdays/Holidays
About The Position
NewYork-Presbyterian is hiring a Transporter to help provide a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for patients and their families. The role involves escorting patients throughout the hospital with compassion and courtesy, responding promptly and politely to their needs and inquiries, and focusing on their comfort and safety. Transporters build relationships with patients and families and provide superior customer service. The position transports patients from nursing units to hospital departments and makes pickups and deliveries of medical records, lab specimens, pharmacy items, and other equipment. The role may also involve changing oxygen tanks and applying oxygen regulators to conveyance vehicles. This is a full-time day-shift position at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens in Flushing, New York. The schedule is five days per week, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and includes weekdays, weekends, and holidays. Weekend work is required for the first two years, and registration with the 1199 Job Security Fund is required. On-site presence is required, and employees should live within commuting distance; travel expenses are not reimbursed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to follow simple directions.
- Availability to work a five-day schedule from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
- Weekend work is required for the first two years.
- Registration with the 1199 Job Security Fund is required.
- Must live within a commutable distance to NewYork-Presbyterian Queens; on-site presence is required.
Nice To Haves
- Some previous food service experience is desirable.
- Extensive customer service experience and a desire to put patients first.
- Experience in the hotel, restaurant, or retail industry.
Responsibilities
- Escort patients to areas throughout the hospital in a courteous manner.
- Respond politely and promptly to patients’ needs and inquiries.
- Build relationships with patients and their families while providing compassionate support and superior customer service.
- Ensure patients’ comfort and safety during transport.
- Transport patients from nursing units to various hospital departments.
- Pick up and deliver medical records, lab specimens, pharmacy items, and other equipment.
- Change oxygen tanks and apply oxygen regulators on conveyance vehicles as needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits that support employees and their families.
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Competitive base pay and recognition for experience, education, and licensure.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
