Patient Transport Associate

NYU Langone Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health's NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is seeking a Patient Transport Associate to join our team. You will transport patients, supplies and laboratory items safely and efficiently throughout the facility, provide patient comfort, and assist with bedside transfers according to proper transportation methods.

The role requires basic computer skills and good communication. Prior transport experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School or GED is required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Logs in and out in a timely manner using the shift schedule and timely response to transport requests.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Manages all transport equipment; cleans and sanitizes after use and returns to storage.
• Establishes patient identification with the Ticket to Ride procedure before transport is initiated.
• Transports delays/cancellations are reported to the receiving department and documented in the Transport Tracking system.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Good communication skills

Education

High School or GED

Job description

1152807_RR00113164 Job ID: 1152807_RR00113164

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

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Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Patient Transport Associate.

In this role, the successful candidate Transports patients, supplies, and laboratory items in a safe efficient manner throughout the facility. Provide patient comfort, handle all patients in a calm and reassuring manner, and will assist with all transfers to and from bedside according to correct mode of transportation. Assists in the delivery of mail as needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Logs in and out in a timely manner utilizing the schedule for shift assignment, breaks, and lunches. Response and completion times of all transports fall within established guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Manages all transport equipment. Cleans/sanitizes transport equipment after use. Returns all transport equipment to the proper storage area when not in use.
• Establishes patient identification in conjunction with the Ticket to Ride procedure before transport is initiated
• Transports delays/cancellations are reported to the receiving department and properly coded through the Transport Tracking system.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify you must have a High School or GED.

Basic computer skills.

Good oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

1 - 2 years Transport or related experience.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well‑being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $24.60 - $24.60 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.