Transporter

Touro University; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 46,697 - 58,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental plans and Vision

Retirement plan (403b)

Tuition exemption

Job summary

Touro University Hawthorne is seeking a Transporter to move instrumentation, supplies and goods across campus locations ensuring safe and comfortable transport for patients and staff.

You will pick up and deliver materials, maintain courtesy and respond to inquiries promptly, delivering excellent customer service while upholding safety and hospital-style protocols across clinics and working with a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Some customer service experience desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Receives and carries out transport assignments.
• Coordinates selection of instruments, supplies, or equipment with end users.
• Transports equipment to and from all locations within the building in a timely manner.
• Inspects transport equipment for cleanliness, operational ability, and safety.
• Removes damaged equipment from use and notifies management.
• Inspects and wipes down equipment before and after each use with approved cleaning products.
• Assists dental/medical staff in lifting and moving of equipment to and from, and using proper body mechanics.
• Safely handles oxygen equipment and other dental/medical equipment according to school policies and procedures.
• Distinguishes between types of compressed gases and valves changes.
• Performs rounds including picking up freight deliveries, patient belongings, vouchers, charts, equipment, instrument and trays, as assigned.
• Delivers and returns equipment, instruments and trays to/from Central Processing and patient care areas.
• Follows school patient identification policy at all times.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Task management

Accuracy

Customer service

Teamwork

Dental instrumentation

Equipment handling

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Transporter

Job Locations: US-NY-Hawthorne

ID: 2026-13434

College: TUNY - College of Dental Medicine

Position Type: Full-Time

Schedule Shift: Mon. to Thur. (8AM-5PM) & Friday, (8AM-12:30PM)

Hours Per Week: 36.5

Travel: As needed

Category: Other

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location : Country: US

Overview

To transport instrumentation, supplies and goods to and from various clinics and other locations on campus, safely and comfortably. Pick up and deliver materials and/or equipment, as needed. Maintain a culture of compassion, caring, warmth and support while transporting to areas throughout the school, conducting yourself in a courteous manner and responding to needs and inquiries politely and promptly. Go above and beyond for patients, deliver superior customer service, and ensure their comfort and safety at all times.

Responsibilities

• Receives and carries out transport assignments


• Coordinates selection of instruments, supplies, or equipment with end users


• Transports equipment to and from all locations within the building in a timely manner


• Inspects transport equipment for cleanliness, operational ability, and safety


• Removes damaged equipment from use and notifies management


• Inspects and wipes down equipment before and after each use with approved cleaning products


• Assists dental/medical staff in lifting and moving of equipment to and from, and using proper body mechanics


• Safely handles oxygen equipment and other dental/medical equipment according to school policies and procedures


• Distinguishes between types of compressed gases and valves changes


• Performs rounds including picking up freight deliveries, patient belongings, vouchers, charts, equipment, instrument and trays, as assigned


• Delivers and returns equipment, instruments and trays to/from Central Processing and patient care areas


• Follows school patient identification policy at all times

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma/GED Eqvlnt required.


• Some previous experience in customer service is desirable.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated proficiency in communication (written and verbal) required


• Strong attention to details required


• Effectively manage and organize daily tasks, independently and with a team, while balancing multiple projects and meeting deadlines required


• Accuracy and productivity in completing tasks required


• Customer service and team orientated required


• Demonstrated ability to develop positive and cooperative relationships with students, faculty, and colleagues required


• Experience in dental instrumentation and equipment

Working Conditions

• Pushing case cart with instrumentation weighing up to 200 lbs.


• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Maximum Salary

USD $58,373.00/Yr.

Minimum Salary

USD $46,697.00/Yr.

Benefits

• Full range of Health Plans
  
  
  
  • Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
  
  
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  
  
  • Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
  
  
  
  


• Dependent Care and Transit Programs


• Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance


• Short-term and Long-term disability programs


• Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)


• Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children


• Employee Assistance Program


• Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)


• Generous Paid Time Off
  
  
  
  • Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday
  
  
  • Annual Holiday Schedule
  
  
  
  

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