Transporter

Northwell Health • Forest Hills, NY

21h

About The Position

Transports patients to and from various units as directed, safely and comfortably. Picks up and delivers materials and/or equipment as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Good communication skills-fluent in English.
• Physical demand are constant walking, standing, stooping, bending, turning, lifting; Frequent stretching, pulling, pushing; Occasional sitting.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a medical setting, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients in wheel chairs or on stretchers to and from various units as directed.
• Responds to page promptly.
• Uses proper body mechanics during transfer and transport.
• Transports patients using wheelchairs or stretchers, as directed.
• Notifies staff upon arrival of patients.
• Reports any changes of patient's condition during transport to charge nurse.
• Ensures proper height is kept on I.V set-up when transporting patient.
• Promotes and maintains cleanliness and effective functioning of transport equipment.
• Reports defective wheelchairs and stretchers to Supervisor.
• Cleans transportation equipment.
• Picks up and delivers materials as directed within the Hospital promptly and accurately.
• Performs related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED