Transporter - Part Time - Weekdays/Weekends/Holidays

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

Job summary

NewYork-Presbyterian in Flushing, NY is seeking a Part Time Transporter to escort patients, transport medical items, and support staff during days, weekends, and holidays. The role emphasizes compassionate service, patient safety, and effective communication with patients and families.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, some food service experience preferred, and the ability to follow simple directions.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to areas throughout the hospital with compassion and warmth.
• Respond to patients’ needs and inquiries politely and promptly.
• Spend time building relationships with patients and families.
• Provide superior customer service and ensure patient comfort and safety.
• Transport patients from nursing units to hospital departments and assist with pick-ups of Medical Records, Lab Specimens, pharmacy and equipment.
• May need to change O2 tanks and apply O2 regulators on conveyance vehicles.

Skills

Customer service

Follow directions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Start Date: 10/19/2026 End Date: 10/24/2026

Transporter - Part Time - Weekdays/Weekends/Holidays

At NewYork-Presbyterian, our Transporters are 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, our Transporters 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a culture of compassion, caring, warmth and support while escorting patients to areas throughout the hospital.
• Conduct yourself in a courteous manner and respond 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.
• Transport patients from the nursing units to various hospital departments; 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.

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.

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.

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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