Compassionate Patient Transporter

NYU Langone Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health is seeking a Patient Transporter to provide safe, efficient transports for patients within the Medical Center, using beds, stretchers, or wheelchairs as needed. The role emphasizes excellent customer service and clear communication with patients about destinations and needs.

The position requires ability to follow directions in English, basic motor dexterity, and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read, understand, and follow simple directions in English.
• Some motor dexterity is required.
• Good interpersonal skills and excellent customer service are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Transports patients using excellent customer service skills. Communicates to the patient re:destination, needs for blankets, bumps going on and off the elevator, elevator delays, etc.
• Wear assigned patient transport uniform with ID clearly visible at all times.
• 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.
• Documents all patient transport data via the transporter log sheet. This includes checking off dbl ID, Ticket to Ride, and SSSI.
• During transport: appropriately performs SSSI (equipment) and double identification.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

NYU Langone Health is seeking a Patient Transporter to provide safe, efficient transports for patients within the Medical Center, using beds, stretchers, or wheelchairs as needed. The role emphasizes excellent customer service and clear communication with patients about destinations and needs.

The position requires ability to follow directions in English, basic motor dexterity, and strong interpersonal skills.