Patient Transport Specialist

001 University of Rochester; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester is seeking a Transportation Center Worker in Rochester, NY. The role involves escorting and transporting patients to and from clinical services, delivering specimens and supplies, and supporting the hospital's supply transport system.

Under supervision, you will assist in moving patients, prepping equipment, and helping with linens and meals as directed. The position requires safety awareness and the ability to lift and push loads in a busy healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to push, pull, and lift patients, supplies and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Escort and transport patients between units, x-ray, ED, OR, ambulatory services.
• Deliver specimens, equipment, and carts; assist with supply transport.
• Assist nursing staff with restraining disturbed patients and handling heavy patients.
• Picks up and delivers items such as specimens, records, requisitions, mail, pharmaceuticals.
• Distributes meals, makes beds, stocks linen and supplies.

Skills

English literacy

Push/pull/lift

Job description

The University of Rochester is seeking a Transportation Center Worker in Rochester, NY. The role involves escorting and transporting patients to and from clinical services, delivering specimens and supplies, and supporting the hospital's supply transport system.

Under supervision, you will assist in moving patients, prepping equipment, and helping with linens and meals as directed. The position requires safety awareness and the ability to lift and push loads in a busy healthcare setting.