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Job Description

Nurse's Aide-Rehab-Full Time-Day-Mount Sinai Queens

Under the supervision of a licensed Physical, Occupational or Speech Therapist, the Rehabilitation Aide / Transporter assists in the treatment of patients, performs general non-technical duties such as: positioning, lifting, transferring and transporting patients; maintains equipment and facility, performs duties in a manner that is consistent with Patient First Service Standards .

As a member of the Rehab Department, the Rehab Aide / Transporter will provide the necessary assistance in either the acute care setting or in the outpatient setting, as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma.

• Experience: 1 years minimum experience

• Certification: Rehabilitation / Nursing Aide Certification

Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSQ

SEIU 1199 at Mount Sinai Queens (Non nursing), Q1L - Crescent Physical Therapy - MSQ, Mount Sinai Queens

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from rooms / treatment areas and support department as directed by the supervisory therapist or director of department.

• Assist clinical personnel in transferring patients to and / or from bed, chairs, wheelchairs or stretchers.

• Assist clinical personnel in positioning patients in or on equipment, devices or treatment tables.

• Demonstrates understanding of body mechanics, transfers’ safety, lifting techniques and injury prevention principles.

• Assemble and disassemble equipment or accessories and assist in adapting equipment for patients.

• Prepare modalities / equipment i.e.: whirlpool, paraffin baths and hot or cold packs as well as CPM machines according to the department infection control policies.

• Monitor and record modality temperatures daily in the “temperature log” to ensure that temperatures are being kept within adequate range, and reporting supervisor if temperature range is inadequate.

• Ensure adequate equipment operation, including wheelchairs, by performing regular inspections and inventory.

• To prepare, maintain and clear treatment areas, as well as equipment and maintain the safety of supportive areas.

• Obtain supplies from Central Supply, Storeroom and linens from the Linen Department as needed.

• Be proficient in use of EMR

• Maintain established department policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

• Maintains attendance, punctuality and dress code in accordance with departmental policies.

• Responsible for completing annual mandatory education.

• Observe service standards to enhance patient satisfaction.

• The Rehabilitation Aide/Transporter appropriately demonstrates and incorporates the necessary knowledge and skills into the assessment and care provided to the following patient population: adolescents, adults and geriatrics, and reflect the physical, psychological, cognitive and characteristics of each age group, as based on sound growth and development principles.

• Participate in educational programs, in-services and meetings.

• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

About Us

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

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The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Compensation Statement

Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $23.187 - $25.2344 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.