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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 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 Salary Range USD $24.00 - USD $26.00 /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. 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 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.