Evening Hospital Patient Transport Navigator

Northwell; New York (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a patient transporter to escort patients, move materials, and support clinical staff within the hospital setting in New York City. The role involves operating transport equipment, recording movements in the tracking system, and assisting with routine clerical duties related to patient transfer.

Required is a High School Diploma or equivalent and BLS certification within three months of hire; prior hospital transport experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification within 3 months of hire.
• Preferred hospital patient transporter experience.
• Knowledge of safety and infection control policies.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients and escort them using elevators per procedures.
• Report changes in patient status and provide hand-off reports.
• Assist clinical staff with lifting and moving patients as needed.
• Record patient information in the transport tracking system.
• Handle IV and oxygen tanks per established procedures.

Skills

Communication

Data entry

Hospital transport experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

Job description

Northwell Health is seeking a patient transporter to escort patients, move materials, and support clinical staff within the hospital setting in New York City. The role involves operating transport equipment, recording movements in the tracking system, and assisting with routine clerical duties related to patient transfer.

Required is a High School Diploma or equivalent and BLS certification within three months of hire; prior hospital transport experience is preferred.