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Good Samaritan University Hospital is a 537- bed (including 100 nursing home beds) teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health. With almost 900 physicians on staff, and a level I Trauma Center, we care for well over 100,000 patients annually across the south shore of Long Island. Our reputation for excellence is built on great choices and empowered leadership, and fosters a team that is focused on evidence based practice, continual learning and exceptional quality of care.

Responsibilities

• Patient Mobility: Safely transport patients to/from units, assist on/off x-ray tables, and transfer in/out of beds or wheelchairs.
• Clinical Safety: Maintain the integrity of indwelling catheters during transport and practice proper body mechanics.
• Team Communication: Promptly alert nursing personnel when a patient leaves or returns to the unit.
• Patient Care: Adapt communication and handling to meet the unique physical and age-related needs of every patient.
• Compliance: Follow all hospital policies for safety, quality improvement, and infection control.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma, GED, or relevant experience required.
• Certification: BLS Certification (American Heart Association) required.
•  Experience: 1–2 years of experience in an acute care facility preferred

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, 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, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.