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Montefiore Einstein; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center is seeking a Transporter to move patients, specimens, and supplies across the Bronx campus. You will maintain rolling stock, wheelchairs, and stretchers, keeping equipment clean and ready for use.

The role involves routine clerical record keeping and operating the pneumatic tube system when needed, with emphasis on safe, timely transfers and emergency assistance as required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience in patient transport or related field.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English.
• OHS Fit Test is required.
• OHS Annual Assessment completed as part of safety program.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients, specimens and pharmaceutical goods throughout Medical Center.
• Routinely collect and maintain wheelchairs and stretchers, ensuring cleanliness and operability.
• Maintain and update clerical log sheets and records.
• Operate pneumatic tube system when needed and ensure timely transfers.
• Assist in emergency situations and provide reliable support as required.

Skills

English literacy

Patient transport

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

City/State:Bronx, New YorkGrant Funded:NoDepartment:PT. Logistics - AdmittingBargaining Unit:1199Work Shift:EveningWork Days:ALTERNATE WEEKENDSScheduled Hours:11 AM-7:30 PMScheduled Daily Hours:7.5 HOURSHourly Rate:$25.13For 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.To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here .Job SummaryTransport patients, specimens and pharmaceutical goods throughout the Medical Center. Maintain rolling stock, wheelchairs and stretchers.Essential Functions1. Transports patients, specimens and pharmaceutical goods throughout Medical center. * Assigned transports are completed safely, efficiently and within established time frames.2. Routinely collects and maintains wheelchairs and stretchers (including cleaning). * Rolling stock is clean and operational.3. Maintains clerical records as needed. * Log sheets are completed accurately and timely.4. Maintains and operates pneumatic tube system when necessary. * Completes transfers of pneumatic tube timely and efficiently. 100% compliance to departmental standards.5. Perform related duties as required. * Assistance is provided in emergency situations on a timely and reliable basis.QualificationsHigh School Required1-3 years 1 year of experience RequiredAbility to read, write and comprehend English.OHS Fit TestOHS Annual AssessmentMontefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore 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.