Job Title: Patient Transporter
Location: New York, NY 10003
Duration: 3 Months
Schedule: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
We are seeking an experienced Patient Transporter with at least 2 years of prior experience. The Patient Transporter is responsible for safely and efficiently moving patients, equipment, and supplies throughout the facility while ensuring patient comfort, dignity, and confidentiality.
Clinical / Technical / Service Duties
Transport patients, supplies, equipment, medication, medical charts, specimens, and other necessary items.
Select and prepare the appropriate mode of patient transportation, including oxygen if required.
Introduce self to patients, explain the transport process, and confirm patient identification with ID band.
Assist caregivers in moving patients safely onto/off transport equipment.
Ensure patient charts accompany patients to designated areas.
Confirm patients are appropriately dressed and covered for transport.
Use designated elevators and routes for timely patient transfers.
Redistribute wheelchairs, stretchers, and other rolling stock.
Ensure transportation equipment is safe, clean, positioned correctly, and locked when stationary.
Maintain safety by keeping side rails up when indicated and ensuring essential bedside articles remain within patient reach.
Keep transport sheets updated and notify staff of patient movement status.
Communicate respectfully and collaborate effectively with healthcare team members.
Provide care appropriate to the patient’s age and condition, considering physical, psychosocial, and safety needs.
Organizational / Managerial Duties
Participate in departmental performance improvement activities.
Maintain strict patient and employee confidentiality.
Take part in staff/peer evaluations and quality improvement initiatives.
Adhere to all departmental policies and procedures.
Education:
High School diploma or GED equivalent (required).
Experience:
Minimum 2 years of patient transporter experience.
Skills:
Basic computer literacy, including Microsoft Word and Excel.