Patient Transport Specialist

NYU Langone Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health in New York, NY is seeking a Patient Transporter to perform safe, efficient transports by bed, stretcher, or wheelchair across the Medical Center.

The role emphasizes excellent customer service, clear communication, and adherence to safety protocols while transporting patients and documents. NYU Langone Health offers a patient-centered work environment with comprehensive benefits and equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read, understand, and follow simple directions in English.
• Some motor dexterity is required.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Transports patients using excellent customer service skills. Communicates to the patient re:destination, needs for blankets, bumps going on and off the elevator, elevator delays, etc.
• Wear assigned patient transport uniform in a neat and presentable fashion. ID card isabove the waist and clearly visible at all times.
• During low volume, checks the system periodically to see if calls are pending. Does notreject jobs, uses delay flags as required and completes the job at destination.
• Documents allpatient transportdata via thetransporter log sheet.This includeschecking off dbl ID,Ticket to Ride, andSSSI.
• During transport:appropriatelyperforms SSSI(equipment) anddouble identification.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

NYU Langone Health in New York, NY is seeking a Patient Transporter to perform safe, efficient transports by bed, stretcher, or wheelchair across the Medical Center.

The role emphasizes excellent customer service, clear communication, and adherence to safety protocols while transporting patients and documents. NYU Langone Health offers a patient-centered work environment with comprehensive benefits and equal opportunity employment.