Patient Transport Specialist: Safe, Caring & Growth

Catholic Health; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health in Bethpage, NY seeks a Hospital Transporter to move patients safely within the care units and assist with patient handling. The role supports patient comfort, safety, and coordination with nursing staff during transfers and examinations.

Responsibilities include assisting patients off beds, monitoring catheter integrity, and maintaining proper body mechanics while adhering to hospital policies and infection control standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or relevant experience required.
• One to two years' experience in an acute care facility preferred.
• BLS Certification required (American Heart Association).

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to and from the patient care unit in a safe manner.
• Assists patients on and off x-ray table and in and out of bed as required.
• Transfers patients in and out of wheelchair as required.
• Provides for patient comfort and safety during transport.
• Assures integrity of all indwelling catheters during transport.
• Alerts nursing personnel when patients leaves or is returned to unit.
• Maintains and practices proper body mechanics.
• Demonstrates ability in the care and handling of patients in all age groups including age-related needs.
• Maintains established departmental/hospital policies and procedures for quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection control.

Skills

Patient transport

BLS certification

Communication

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Job description

Catholic Health in Bethpage, NY seeks a Hospital Transporter to move patients safely within the care units and assist with patient handling. The role supports patient comfort, safety, and coordination with nursing staff during transfers and examinations.

Responsibilities include assisting patients off beds, monitoring catheter integrity, and maintaining proper body mechanics while adhering to hospital policies and infection control standards.