Patient Transporter

Overview

We are hiring immediately for full and part time PATIENT TRANSPORTER positions.

Location:

Westchester Medical Center - 100 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY 10595. Online applications accepted only.

Schedule:

Full time and part time; days may vary, 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm. Must be able to work every other weekend/holiday. More details upon interview.

Requirement:
Previous experience is preferred, but not required. Willing to train! Fixed pay rate: $17.00 per hour.

Patient Transporter – Facilitating Internal Hospital Patient Moves.

Summary: Responsible for the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients, medical equipment and patient-related items to their destinations.

• Properly and safely transports patients, secures IVs, drainage tubes, etc., and secures patient.
• Uses wheelchairs and other approved rolling stock to carry out duties.
• Demonstrates competency in transporting all specific age groups.
• Ensures safe, timely and accurate transport of patients to their destination using the proper equipment.
• Communicates effectively with nursing personnel, clinicians, technicians or reception and dispatch.
• Ensures patient comfort; maintains modesty and appropriate conversation; never transports patients in severe pain.
• Alerts nursing staff immediately to any signs of patient distress or equipment malfunction.
• Maintains equipment and reports repairs.
• Complies with regulatory standards (federal, state, and JCAHO).
• Adheres to facility confidentiality and patient rights as per HIPAA policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Previous experience is preferred, but not required. Willing to train.

• Full-time and part-time positions offer benefits including Retirement Plan, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identify Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and other voluntary benefits.
• Full-time positions also offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, and other listed benefits.

Associates may be eligible for paid/unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Crothall is a member of Compass Group and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on abilities and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal history in a manner consistent with applicable laws.