Transporter - Part Time - Weekdays/Weekends/Holidays

Union 1199; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

NewYork-Presbyterian Queens is seeking a part-time Transporter to escort patients, deliver items, and support patient comfort. The role involves moving patients between nursing units and departments, handling Medical Records, lab specimens, and pharmacy items, and assisting with oxygen tanks as needed.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and may include weekends/holidays. Prior food service experience is a plus. Registration with the 1199 Fund is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Some previous experience in food service is desirable.
• Ability to follow simple directions.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients within the hospital to different departments.
• Handle pick-ups and deliveries of Medical Records, Lab Specimens, pharmacy and equipment.
• Assist with changing O2 tanks and applying regulators as needed.
• Provide patient-friendly service and maintain safety and comfort.

Skills

Customer service

Following directions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Start Date:

10/19/2026

End Date:

10/24/2026

Description:

Transporter - Part Time - Weekdays/Weekends/Holidays

At NewYork-Presbyterian, ourTransportersare essential to ensuring a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment for our patients and their families. From friendly smiles and conversations, to the continuous focus on being a patient ambassador, ourTransporters help to provide a positive experience for everyone within our hospital. If you're ready to play a key role in the care and caring of our patients, explore the following position:

Maintain a culture of compassion, caring, warmth and support while escorting patients to areas throughout the hospital conducting yourself in a courteous manner and responding to patients’ needs and inquiries politely and promptly. Spend quality time and build solid relationships with patients and their families. Go above and beyond for patients, deliver superior customer service and ensure their comfort and safety at all times. In this role you will transport patients from the nursing units to various hospital departments; to make pick-ups and deliveries of Medical Records, Lab Specimens, pharmacy and other equipment. May need to change O2 tanks, and apply O2 regulators on conveyance vehicles.

This is a part time day shift position, including weekends/holidays located at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens located in Flushing, NY.

Weekends are required for the first 2 years.

Required Criteria

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some previous experience in food service is desirable.
• Ability to follow simple directions.

Preferred Criteria

• Extensive customer service experience and a desire to Put Patients First.
• Experience in the hotel, restaurant or retail industry.

*The shift includes weekdays, weekends and holidays and requires registration with the 1199 Job Security Fund.

Salary Range:

$26.24-$27.91/Hourly

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