Patient Materials Transporter (Full-Time, Days)

White Plains Hospital Inc; Berlin; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Patient/ Materials Transporter at White Plains Hospital Medical Center receives and transports patients, materials, equipment, and supplies according to protocol. You will perform regular departmental rounding and transport, organize equipment, report damage, and maintain supply inventory for Emergency Code Carts.

You will participate in performance improvement initiatives and mandatory in-services to support patient care.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Strong teamwork and adaptability in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and strong planning abilities.
• Ability to handle stress and maintain safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Receives and transports patients, materials, equipment and supplies according to protocol.
• Performs regular departmental rounding and transport as scheduled.
• Organizes, cares for equipment and reports damage or malfunction.
• Implements safety, patient rights and infection control practices.
• Responds promptly to transport requests and escalates delays.
• Assists clinical staff with patient transfers and safe handling.
• Maintains supply inventory for Emergency Code Carts and restocks as needed.
• Participates in Performance Improvement Initiatives and mandatory in-services.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Planning & organizing

Stress tolerance

Education

High School or GED

Job description

City/State:

White Plains, New York

Department:

Patient Logistics_1

Work Shift:

Day

Work Days:

MON-FRI, ALTERNATING WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS

Scheduled Hours:

10 AM-6 PM

Hours Per Pay Period:

75

Pay Rate/Range:

$20.2618-$29.6514

For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

Job Summary

The Patient/ Materials Transporter receives and transports patients, materials, equipment, and supplies

Essential Functions

• Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
• Performs assigned tasks including regular departmental rounding and transport of patients or materials according to protocol.
• Able to organize and care for equipment and report damage or malfunction.
• Integrates safety, patient rights and infection control methods into work practice.
• Responds timely to transport requests and escalates any delays to Supervisor or other designated Charge person.
• Demonstrates proper body mechanics while assisting clinical staff in transferring patients to and from stretcher to bed, wheelchair, or vehicle.
• Responsible to assemble, track location, restock, track expirations and maintain supply inventory for Emergency Code Carts.
• Participates in Performance Improvement Initiatives.
• Attends mandatory in-services.
• Collaborates and communicates with the health care team.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School or
• GED
• Teamwork & Adaptability
• Acts as a Professional Role Model
• Excellent Communication Skills (both verbal and written)
• Attention to Detail
• Planning & Organizing
• Stress Tolerance
• May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.
• Must be physically able to frequently push/ pull/ lift heavy objects more than 50 lbs. with a minimum of one (1) assist or assistive device; perform difficult manipulative, arm - hand steadiness and hand - eye coordination skills; walk and stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Must have the ability to concentrate on fine detail with interruption and attend to tasks for more than 60 minutes at a time.
• Individual must be able to understand theories behind customer service and timely transports.

White Plains Hospital Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. White Plains Hospital Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.