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Join Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center—one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades—is a 384-bed, not-for-profit, fully accredited community teaching hospital serving Queens since 1891, where we started in just a four-bedroom house. Today, we deliver nationally recognized care in cardiology, stroke, oncology, imaging, and emergency medicine, and are New York State’s only Primary Heart Attack Center and the first Comprehensive Stroke Center.

With an expanded Level I Trauma Center, Pediatric Emergency Department, modern maternity services, and over 120,000 ER visits annually, we offer dynamic opportunities for professional growth, impact and clinical excellence. Through our affiliation with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the upcoming opening of our newly built, state-of-the-art Cancer Center, we continue to expand access to world-class care.

As a safety-net hospital, filling a void for the people in the community, we proudly serve all patients regardless of ability to pay. Join us during this exciting period of growth and help shape the future of healthcare.

Mission: To serve our patients and the community in a way that is second to none. 

Vision: To be the premier integrated healthcare delivery system by providing the highest quality, most cost-effective service, which is accessible and sensitive to all.

Jamaica Hospital

Per Diem Driver

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center – Jamaica, NY

Department: Transportation
Schedule: Per Diem (as needed; flexible availability required)
Pay Rate: $26.27 per hour

Position Summary

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center is seeking a reliable and safety-focused Per Diem Driver to support our Transportation Department. The Driver is responsible for the safe, courteous, and timely transport of patients, staff, medical equipment, laboratory specimens, and interoffice mail between Jamaica Hospital Medical Center and MediSys locations.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring continuity of care and operational efficiency across our healthcare network.

Key Responsibilities

  • Safely operate hospital vehicles in compliance with all traffic laws and hospital policies.
  • Transport patients, staff, laboratory specimens, medical equipment, and mail between designated locations.
  • Ensure timely pickups and deliveries to support patient care and hospital operations.
  • Assist with loading and unloading of equipment and materials as needed,
  • Maintain accurate trip logs and required documentation.
  • Perform routine vehicle checks and report any mechanical issues or incidents immediately.
  • Provide professional, courteous service to patients, staff, and visitors.
  • Adhere to all safety, infection control, and confidentiality policies

Tagged as: driver, transporter

Requirements
  • High School Diploma or equivalent (GED
  • Valid New York State Driver’s License (in good standing)
  • Valid Defensive Driving Certificate

Core Skills & Competencies

  • Proven ability to operate vehicles safely and responsibly
  • Strong reliability and punctuality for time-sensitive transport
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Good organizational and time management abilities
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment in fast-paced or challenging situations
  • Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in a healthcare or hospital environment

Physical Demands

  • Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull heavy materials and equipment
  • Ability to stand, walk, and perform physical tasks for extended periods
  • Capable of handling frequent interruptions and multitasking in a busy environment

Work Environment

  • Fast-paced hospital setting with frequent communication and coordination demands
  • Exposure to varying schedules and shifting priorities
  • Regular interaction with patients, clinical staff, and administrative personnel
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