Patient Transport Specialist – Safe, Compassionate Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Pension plan

Professional growth

Job summary

Catholic Health in Long Island is seeking a patient transporter to move patients safely between units and beds, assisting transfers to/from x-ray tables and supporting comfort and safety during movement.

Role requires a High School Diploma with BLS certification and 1–2 years of acute care experience; knowledge of proper body mechanics and infection-control practices is essential. This on-site position offers benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS Certification required (American Heart Association).
• 1–2 years experience in an acute care facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to and from the patient care unit safely.
• 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.
• Maintains and practices proper body mechanics.
• Demonstrates appropriate communication method according to age and/or disability.
• Maintains policies on quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection control.

Skills

BLS Certification

High School Diploma

Acute Care Experience

Patient Transport

Safety Procedures

Education

High School Diploma

BLS Certification

Job description

Catholic Health in Long Island is seeking a patient transporter to move patients safely between units and beds, assisting transfers to/from x-ray tables and supporting comfort and safety during movement.

Role requires a High School Diploma with BLS certification and 1–2 years of acute care experience; knowledge of proper body mechanics and infection-control practices is essential. This on-site position offers benefits and growth opportunities.