Hospital Transporter & Patient Messenger

Mount Sinai Morningside; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 36 000 - 39 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Mount Sinai West is seeking a Transporter/Messenger to move patients, supplies, equipment and documents between units in a timely and careful manner. You will assist with patient transport, ensure proper handling of charts and specimens, and coordinate with care teams to support smooth patient flow.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent; hospital experience is preferred. This position offers union coverage under SEIU 1199-MSW and a structured health system environment in New York

Qualificações

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous work experience in hospital setting preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Transports patients, supplies, equipment, medication, medical charts, specimens, blood products, flowers, name plates, paper in a timely manner.
• Sorts and delivers inter-office/incoming mail and packages accurately and in a timely manner.
• Arrives on unit with appropriate mode of patient transportation (including oxygen, if necessary).
• Introduces patient to self and destination.
• Confirms identity of patient with ID band.
• Assists Care Givers in moving patient on and off different modes of transport.
• Ensures patient’s chart accompanies the patient to their designated area.
• Ensures patients are appropriately dressed/covered for transportation.
• Utilizes designated elevators to transport patients in a timely manner.
• Follows proper Patient Tracking procedures.
• Redistributes rolling stock (i.e., wheelchairs, stretchers).
• Responds to codes for transport needs.
• Ensures equipment used for transportation is safe, clean and easily accessible.
• Provides elevator operator services and audiovisual support.
• Ensures that equipment is positioned and locked when stationary.
• Ensures that side rails remain in “up” position, as indicated.
• Ensures that needed bedside articles are within patients reach.
• Notifies appropriate staff of patient status.
• Makes sure destination treatment area knows of cancellations for patients that transporter is assigned for.
• Practices effective and respectful communication and collaboration with other health care members.

Formação académica

High school diploma or equivalent

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Mount Sinai West is seeking a Transporter/Messenger to move patients, supplies, equipment and documents between units in a timely and careful manner. You will assist with patient transport, ensure proper handling of charts and specimens, and coordinate with care teams to support smooth patient flow.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent; hospital experience is preferred. This position offers union coverage under SEIU 1199-MSW and a structured health system environment in New York