Job Description

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 .

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