Patient Materials Transporter- (Full Time- Night)

2600 White Plains Hospital Medical Center; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

White Plains Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Patient/Materials Transporter for night shifts in White Plains, NY. The role transports patients, materials, equipment, and supplies, and supports the clinical team through safe handling and timely requests.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, strong teamwork and communication, attention to detail, and the ability to manage safety and infection control procedures during transports.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Teamwork and adaptability are essential.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Attention to detail is critical in this role.
• Planning and organizing tasks helps maintain efficient transport.
• Good stress tolerance to handle demanding situations.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to performance standards, policies, and behaviors.
• Performs transport of patients or materials per protocol.
• Organizes and maintains equipment, reports damage or malfunctions.
• Incorporates safety, patient rights, and infection control into work practices.
• Responds to transport requests promptly and escalates delays as needed.
• Assists clinical staff with patient transfers using proper body mechanics.
• Manages supply inventory for Emergency Code Carts and tracks expirations.
• Participates in Performance Improvement Initiatives and mandatory in-services.
• Collaborates with health care team and communicates effectively.
• Performs additional related duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Communication

Attention to Detail

Planning & Organizing

Stress Tolerance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

City/State: White Plains, New York Department: Patient Logistics_1 Work Shift: Night Work Days: MON-FRI, ALTERNATING WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS Scheduled Hours: 11 PM-7 AM Hours Per Pay Period: 75 Pay Rate/Range: $19.7676 - $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

• 1. Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
• 2. Performs assigned tasks including regular departmental rounding and transport of patients or materials according to protocol.
• 3. Able to organize and care for equipment and report damage or malfunction.
• 4. Integrates safety, patient rights and infection control methods into work practice.
• 5. Responds timely to transport requests and escalates any delays to Supervisor or other designated Charge person.
• 6. Demonstrates proper body mechanics while assisting clinical staff in transferring patients to and from stretcher to bed, wheelchair, or vehicle.
• 7. Responsible to assemble, track location, restock, track expirations and maintain supply inventory for Emergency Code Carts.
• 8. Participates in Performance Improvement Initiatives.
• 9. Attends mandatory in-services.
• 10. Collaborates and communicates with the health care team.
• 11. 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.