Kings County Hospital Center has a rich legacy for its pioneering role in medicine. Today, with over 625 beds, our hospital remains on the cutting edge of technology and provides the most modern procedures with state-of-the-art equipment. Built in 1831 as a one room infirmary for publicly supported care of the sick, Kings County Hospital Center continues to be a leading healthcare facility whose mission is to provide care to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. The hospital provides a wide range of health services, and specialties are offered in all fields of modern medicine. More than 200 clinics provide a wide array of ambulatory care services.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Job Description

4:00 P.M - 12:00 A.M

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Cleans, maintains and operates transport equipment and operates elevators to move or escort patients/visitors to and from various hospital areas, as directed, following established operating policies and procedures.
   • Receives formal hand-off instruction / direction upon pick-up and provides formal hand-off report at destination.
   • Reports any changes in patient status/condition during transport.
   • Removes and reports defective equipment to supervisor or designated location.
   • Assists clinical staff with lifting and moving patients for transfer and transport.
   • Ensures I.V. and oxygen tanks are handled, set-up and operating according to established procedures and orders.
   • Cleans transportation equipment according to Infection Control protocols.
2. Evaluates patient readiness for transport and need for appropriate equipment and ensures that equipment is ready and available.
3. Recognizes cardio-pulmonary distress symptoms, sends for code team and provides interim basic life support for airway management and cardiac arrests until code team arrives.
4. Uses patient transport log sheet or computer program/ software to record patient transport information; assignment acceptance, status update and closure.
5. Picks-up and delivers materials, medication, specimens and equipment, as directed, to various offices and departments within the Hospital according to related operating policies and procedures.
6. Performs related duties, as required.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Graduation from elementary school.
2. Successful completion of a basic skill training program for Nurse's Aides, or its equivalent.

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NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs