Transporter

Good Samaritan University Hospital is a 537- bed (including 100 nursing home beds) teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health. With almost 900 physicians on staff, and a level I Trauma Center, we care for well over 100,000 patients annually across the south shore of Long Island. Our reputation for excellence is built on great choices and empowered leadership, and fosters a team that is focused on evidence based practice, continual learning and exceptional quality of care.

The transporter is responsible for independently moving patients from one location of the hospital to another.

Responsibilities:

• Moving patients by wheelchair or stretcher to and from, but not limited to, their patient room, Radiology Department, EEG, ED X-ray, Cardiology, PFT, ED CT, floor admissions and all other nursing units.
• Transfer patients from their bed to a wheelchair or stretcher, and respond to the location with the appropriate equipment when required.
• Transporters are also responsible for transporting blood for trauma, retrieving specimens, running STAT medications from the Pharmacy and sorting and delivering mail throughout the medical center.
• Transport C-Ports to the Cardiac Cath Lab
• Return all equipment to proper place after transportation of patient

Requirements:

• High school diploma, equivalent or relevant experience.
• Prior patient care experience preferred
• Must be able to independently move patients from one location of the hospital to another.
• Must be flexible with hours and work weekends and holidays if necessary.
• BLS or CPR/AED training