Patient Transport I - Main Campus (Full time 8a-6p)

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The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission : ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursueour missionat MSK and around the globe.

Exciting Opportunity at MSK : Join one of the nation's leading healthcare institutions and build a meaningful career with purpose as an Patient Transport I at our Main Campus . Whether you're looking for stability and great benefits or want to launch your career in healthcare , this role offers both.

The Patient Transporter is responsible for ensuring the safe and timely movement of patients, equipment, and materials within the hospital. This includes the transport of labs, specimens, and bloodwork in addition to patient care support. The role requires adherence to safety protocols, accurate use of tracking systems, and collaboration with clinical staff to support hospital operations.

Role Overview

• Safely escorts and transports patients throughout the hospital.
• Accurately documents all patient movements using the transport tracking system.
• Retrieves and delivers equipment, supplies, materials, labs, specimens, and bloodwork as assigned.
• Provides support with tasks specific to the clinical area of assignment.
• Operates transport equipment and elevators while following established safety and hospital procedures.
• Receives instructions at pick-up and delivers clear hand-off reports at the destination; promptly communicates any changes in a patient's condition during transit.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to supervisors and assists staff with safe lifting and transferring of patients.
• Ensures that all transport equipment is cleaned according to Infection Control standards.
• Confirms patients are prepared for transport and that appropriate equipment is available and ready.
• Uses the transport system to receive, accept, track, and close assignments.
• Transfers deceased patients to the morgue in accordance with hospital policies.
• Performs additional related tasks as needed.

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Pay Range : $22.42 - $28.77

FSLA Status : Non-Exempt

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