Job Description

Job Title: Patient Escort

Location: Jamaica, NY 11432

Duration: 9 Weeks

Work Type: 100% Onsite

Schedule: 35 Hours/Week (5 Days/Week)

Shift: 7 Hours/Day (Flexible, includes alternate weekends)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a reliable and compassionate Patient Escort to support patient transportation within a healthcare facility. This role is essential in ensuring patients are moved safely and efficiently for procedures, tests, admissions, and discharges while maintaining comfort and dignity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Transport patients via wheelchair, stretcher, or hospital bed to designated areas
• Assist with safe patient transfers between beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers
• Ensure patient comfort, dignity, and safety during all transport activities
• Follow infection control and patient handling protocols
• Communicate effectively with nursing staff and other departments
• Maintain timely and efficient patient movement in a fast-paced environment
• Adhere to facility policies and safety standards

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• BLS (CPR) Certification required
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a healthcare setting (hospital or clinic preferred)
• Ability to safely lift, push, and transport patients
• Strong English communication skills (reading, writing, and speaking)
• Reliable attendance and punctuality

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a Patient Transporter, CNA, Hospital Aide, or similar role
• Prior experience in a hospital or acute care environment

Key Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal and patient care skills
• Attention to safety and detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Dependability and professionalism

For more details reach at vgill@navitassols.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1203 .

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.

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