Req Number 147315

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

Job Responsibilities:

1. 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.

2. Promotes and maintains cleanliness and effective functioning of transport equipment.

• Reports defective wheelchairs and stretchers to Supervisor.

• Cleans transportation equipment.

3. Picks up and delivers materials as directed within the Hospital promptly and accurately.

4. Performs related duties as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

• One (1) year experience in a medical setting, preferred.

• Good communication skills-fluent in English.

• Physical demand are constant walking, standing, stooping, bending, turning, lifting; Frequent stretching, pulling, pushing; Occasional sitting.

The salary range for this position is $22.16-$22.93/hour

It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.