Compassionate Patient Transporter — Safe, Timely Care

NYU Langone Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital is seeking a Messenger Transporter to provide patient transportation across the Medical Center using beds, stretchers, or wheelchairs.

The role emphasizes safety, patient identification, timely delivery, and coordination with the Dispatcher, with a required ability to lift and move patients and equipment up to 150 pounds. English fluency and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read, understand, and follow simple directions in English.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or move patients and equipment up to 150 pounds with or without assistive devices.
• Good interpersonal skills and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and assist transfers to stretchers or wheelchairs.
• Transport patients to exact destinations within the Medical Center.
• Notify receiving staff upon arrival; ensure patient identification.
• Maintain safety and log requirements; use tracking software.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Uphold attendance and health requirement policies.

Skills

English proficiency

Patient transport

Safety awareness

Communication

Job description

NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital is seeking a Messenger Transporter to provide patient transportation across the Medical Center using beds, stretchers, or wheelchairs.

The role emphasizes safety, patient identification, timely delivery, and coordination with the Dispatcher, with a required ability to lift and move patients and equipment up to 150 pounds. English fluency and reliability are essential.