Job Description

Overview

By growing in every aspect of patient experience and quality, Catholic Health is becoming the most preferred choice on Long Island.

From the bedside to the exam room to training and safety and every human moment in between we’re dedicated to providing better care for our communities.

Every patient. Every moment. That’s what it means to be dedicated to better.

A member of Catholic Health, St. Joseph Hospital is a not-for-profit acute care facility that provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical, critical care and surgical services.

Amongst many quality achievements, St. Joseph is the first hospital on Long Island to earn the AFIB GOLD Quality Achievement award.

Join our exceptional team and work in a great environment with state-of-art equipment and genuine career growth opportunities.

Job Details

Responsibilities :

• Transports patients to and from the patient care unit in a safe manner.
• Assists patients on and off x-ray table and in and out of bed as required.
• Transfers patients in and out of wheelchair as required.
• Provides for patient comfort and safety during transport.
• Assures integrity of all indwelling catheters during transport.
• Maintains and practices proper body mechanics.
• Demonstrates ability in the care and handling of patients in all age groups including, but not limited to, consideration of the special needs and behavior of each respective group.
• Demonstrates appropriate communication method according to age and / or disability.
• Maintains established departmental / hospital policies and procedures for quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection control.

Requirements :

• High School Diploma, GED or relevant experience is required.
• One to two years’ experience in an acute care facility preferred.
• BLS Certification required (American Heart Association )

Salary Range

USD - USD / Hr.

The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.

Last updated : 2024-04-27