Patient Materials Transporter (Full-Time, Evening)

2600 White Plains Hospital Medical Center; Nevada; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

White Plains Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Patient/ Materials Transporter to receive and transport patients, materials, equipment, and supplies. The role emphasizes safety, adherence to performance standards, and collaboration with the health care team.

Responsibilities include timely transport, equipment care, infection control, and participation in improvement initiatives. The position requires High School or GED and the ability to lift over 50 lbs with assistance, with shifts including

Qualifications

• High School or GED is required.
• Teamwork and adaptability are essential.
• Acts as a professional role model for staff and patients.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Attention to detail and strong planning abilities.
• Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines.
• May be exposed to chemicals; follow SDS procedures and safety protocols.
• Physically able to push/pull/lift heavy objects (>50 lbs) with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Receive and transport patients, materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Adhere to hospital performance standards, policies and behaviors.
• Perform routine patient/material transport per protocol and assist with rounds.
• Maintain equipment and report damage or malfunctions.
• Follow safety, patient rights and infection control practices.
• Respond promptly to transport requests and escalate delays.
• Assist clinical staff with transfers and patient mobility.
• Manage and restock supply inventory and code carts.

Skills

Teamwork & Adaptability

Professionalism

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Planning & organizing

Stress tolerance

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Job Information

City/State: White Plains, New York Department: Patient Logistics_1 Work Shift: Evening Work Days: MON-FRI, ALTERNATING WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS Scheduled Hours: 3 PM-11 PM Hours Per Pay Period: 75 Pay Rate/Range: $20.2618-$29.6514 For 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.

Job Summary

The Patient/ Materials Transporter receives and transports patients, materials, equipment, and supplies.

Essential Functions

• Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
• Performs assigned tasks including regular departmental rounding and transport of patients or materials according to protocol.
• Able to organize and care for equipment and report damage or malfunction.
• Integrates safety, patient rights and infection control methods into work practice.
• Responds timely to transport requests and escalates any delays to Supervisor or other designated Charge person.
• Demonstrates proper body mechanics while assisting clinical staff in transferring patients to and from stretcher to bed, wheelchair, or vehicle.
• Responsible to assemble, track location, restock, track expirations and maintain supply inventory for Emergency Code Carts.
• Participates in Performance Improvement Initiatives.
• Attends mandatory in-services.
• Collaborates and communicates with the health care team.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School or GED
• Teamwork & Adaptability
• Acts as a Professional Role Model
• Excellent Communication Skills (both verbal and written)
• Attention to Detail
• Planning & Organizing
• Stress Tolerance
• May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.
• Must be physically able to frequently push/ pull/ lift heavy objects more than 50 lbs. with a minimum of one (1) assist or assistive device; perform difficult manipulative, arm – hand steadiness and hand –eye coordination skills; walk and stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Must have the ability to concentrate on fine detail with interruption and attend to tasks for more than 60 minutes at a time. Individual must be able to understand theories behind customer service and timely transports.

White Plains Hospital Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer.

White Plains Hospital 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.

White Plains Hospital is a proud member of the Montefiore Health System, serving as its tertiary hub of advanced care in the Hudson Valley. The Hospital is a 292-bed not-for-profit health care organization with the primary mission of providing exceptional acute and preventive medical care to all people who live in, work in or visit Westchester County and its surrounding areas. White Plains Hospital has outpatient medical facilities across Westchester, including multispecialty practices in Armonk, Hawthorne, Larchmont, New Rochelle, Rye Brook, Scarsdale, Somers, Yonkers and Yorktown Heights; and Scarsdale Medical Group locations in Harrison and Scarsdale. The Hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission, and in 2025 received another 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) — the highest distinction offered by the federal agency – for the fourth consecutive year. In addition, the Hospital received its third Magnet® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a distinction held by only two percent of hospitals in the country. White Plains Hospital has consistently received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award from Healthgrades®, and in 2025 was awarded an “A” Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group for the 14th consecutive time.