Transporter/Messenger-Transport Service-Mount Sinai West-Part Time/Variable Shift/Weekends/Holidays

Transporter/Messenger-Mount Sinai West

Transports patients, supplies, equipment, medication, medical charts, specimens, blood products, flowers, name plates, paper (i.e., OR schedules, requisitions, etc.) in a timely manner

• Sorts and delivers inter-office/incoming mail and packages accurately and in a timely manner
• Arrives on unit with appropriate mode of patient transportation (including oxygen, if necessary)
• Introduces patient to self and destination. 
• Confirms identity of patient with ID band
• Assists Care Givers in moving patient on and off different modes of transport
•  Ensures patient’s chart accompanies the patient to their designated area
• Ensures patients are appropriately dressed/covered for transportation
• Utilizes designated elevators to transport patients in a timely manner
• Follows proper Patient Tracking procedures (logging in & out, going to in-progress, completions and logging delays
• Redistributes rolling stock (i.e., wheelchairs, stretchers)
• Responds to codes for transport needs
• Ensures equipment used for transportation is safe, clean and easily accessible
• Provides elevator operator services and audiovisual support
• Ensures that equipment is positioned and locked when stationary
• Ensures that side rails remain in “up” position, as indicated
• Ensures that needed bedside articles are within patients reach
• Notifies appropriate staff of patient status (i.e., return to floor, pick-up, and need for assistance). 
• Makes sure destination treatment area knows of cancellations for patients that transporter is assigned for
• Practices effective and respectful communication and collaboration with other health care members

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Previous work experience in hospital setting preferred

Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSW

Compensation Statement

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $24.79 - $26.66 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

SEIU 1199 at Mount Sinai West, BEW - Transport Service - WST, Mount Sinai West