Patient Transport Associate

NYU Langone Health System; Village of Mineola (NY); On-site; USD 33,062 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health System is seeking a Patient Transport Associate to safely transport patients, supplies, and laboratory items across the facility. The role demands good communication skills, a high school diploma or GED, and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities include logging in and out for shift assignments, managing transport equipment, and ensuring patient comfort during transport. The hourly rate for this position is $24.60, and candidates with 1–2 years of transport experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer skills necessary.
• Good oral and written communication skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients, supplies, and laboratory items safely.
• Manage transport equipment and maintain cleanliness.
• Log in and out timely according to the schedule.

Skills

Good oral and written communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center that provides inpatient and outpatient services.

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 safely and efficiently throughout the facility, provides patient comfort, handles all patients in a calm and reassuring manner, and assists with all transfers to and from bedside according to the correct mode of transportation. The candidate may also assist with 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 and 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.
• Reports transport delays or cancellations to the receiving department and properly codes them through the Transport Tracking system.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or GED. Basic computer skills. Good oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

1–2 years of transport or related experience.

Qualified Candidates

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.

Salary Information

Hourly rate: $24.60.