Patient Transport Technician – Acute Care

Catholic Health; West Islip (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Samaritan University Hospital, part of Catholic Health, is seeking an Hospital Transporter to safely move patients between units and to imaging areas. You will assist on/off x-ray tables, support patient mobility, and uphold safety and infection-control standards.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, BLS certification, and 1–2 years of acute care experience. You will work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on quality care and teamwork.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Patient Mobility: Safely transport patients to/from units, assist on/off x-ray tables, and transfer in/out of beds or wheelchairs.
• Clinical Safety: Maintain the integrity of indwelling catheters during transport and practice proper body mechanics.
• Team Communication: Promptly alert nursing personnel when a patient leaves or returns to the unit.
• Patient Care: Adapt communication and handling to meet the unique physical and age-related needs of every patient.
• Compliance: Follow all hospital policies for safety, quality improvement, and infection control.

Skills

Patient mobility

Safety awareness

Communication

Patient care

Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Good Samaritan University Hospital, part of Catholic Health, is seeking an Hospital Transporter to safely move patients between units and to imaging areas. You will assist on/off x-ray tables, support patient mobility, and uphold safety and infection-control standards.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, BLS certification, and 1–2 years of acute care experience. You will work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on quality care and teamwork.