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Yale New Haven Health

Patient Transporter

Greenwich, CT · On-site

$17.50 - $23.50/hr

Occasionally exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, and deceased.) Transports patients via wheelchair or stretcher weighing up to 500lbs. Frequent prolonged standing and walking. YNHHS ...

Yale New Haven Health

Patient Transport

Greenwich, CT · On-site

$17.50 - $23.50/hr

Occasionally exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, and deceased.) Transports patients via wheelchair or stretcher weighing up to 500lbs. Frequent prolonged standing and walking. YNHHS ...

Yale New Haven Health

Patient Transport

Greenwich, CT · On-site

$17.50 - $23.50/hr

Occasionally exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, and deceased.) Transports patients via wheelchair or stretcher weighing up to 500lbs. Frequent prolonged standing and walking. YNHHS ...

Yale New Haven Health

Patient Transporter

Greenwich, CT · On-site

$17.50 - $23.50/hr

Occasionally exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, and deceased.) Transports patients via wheelchair or stretcher weighing up to 500lbs. Frequent prolonged standing and walking. YNHHS ...

Yale New Haven Health

Patient Transporter

Old Greenwich, CT · On-site

$16.50 - $22.25/hr

Occasionally exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, and deceased.) Transports patients via wheelchair or stretcher weighing up to 500lbs. Frequent prolonged standing and walking.

Yale New Haven Health

Patient Transporter

Greenwich, CT · On-site

$17.50 - $23.50/hr

Occasionally exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, and deceased.) Transports patients via wheelchair or stretcher weighing up to 500lbs. Frequent prolonged standing and walking. YNHHS ...

Yale New Haven Health

Patient Transport

Greenwich, CT · On-site

$17.50 - $23.50/hr

Occasionally exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, and deceased.) Transports patients via wheelchair or stretcher weighing up to 500lbs. Frequent prolonged standing and walking. YNHHS ...

Yale New Haven Health

Patient Transporter

Greenwich, CT · On-site

$17.50 - $23.50/hr

Occasionally exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, and deceased.) Transports patients via wheelchair or stretcher weighing up to 500lbs. Frequent prolonged standing and walking. YNHHS ...

Yale New Haven Health

Patient Transport

Greenwich, CT · On-site

$17.50 - $23.50/hr

Occasionally exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, and deceased.) Transports patients via wheelchair or stretcher weighing up to 500lbs. Frequent prolonged standing and walking. YNHHS ...

Yale New Haven Health

Patient Transport

Old Greenwich, CT · On-site

$16.50 - $22.25/hr

Occasionally exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, and deceased.) Transports patients via wheelchair or stretcher weighing up to 500lbs. Frequent prolonged standing and walking.

Boone Health

Transporter - Part Time, Weekends

Columbia, MO · On-site

$14.25 - $18/hr

Transports patients throughout the hospital, assists with in-coming helicopter transports, and transports deceased patients to the morgue. Job Responsibilities: * Transports patients throughout the ...

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What is deceased transportation?

A Deceased Transportation job involves the respectful and professional transfer of deceased individuals from one location to another, such as from a hospital, home, or accident scene to a funeral home, morgue, or crematory. Workers in this field must handle bodies with care, follow legal and health regulations, and often interact with grieving families. The role may require nighttime, weekend, or on-call availability, as well as physical stamina and emotional resilience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in deceased transportation?

To excel in Deceased Transportation, you need a valid driver’s license, knowledge of safe handling techniques, and attention to detail, often with completion of industry-specific training or certification. Familiarity with mortuary transport vehicles, proper use of PPE, and adherence to health and safety protocols are vital. Compassion, discretion, strong communication, and professionalism are soft skills that distinguish top performers in this sensitive field. These competencies are critical for ensuring the respectful, safe, and dignified transfer of deceased individuals while supporting grieving families and maintaining compliance with regulations.

What are the typical working hours and conditions for deceased transportation professionals?

Deceased Transportation professionals often work on an on-call or shift basis, as transportation needs can arise at any time, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The job involves driving to various locations such as hospitals, homes, or accident scenes, and sometimes requires lifting and maneuvering gurneys or stretchers in varied environments. You may work independently or as part of a small team, and interactions with funeral home staff, medical personnel, or bereaved families are common. The role requires maintaining a calm and respectful demeanor under emotionally challenging circumstances. This dynamic work environment offers a vital service and provides opportunities for advancement into funeral services or mortuary operations.

How to become a deceased transportation?

Deceased transportation typically refers to roles involved in transporting deceased individuals, such as funeral home drivers or mortuary transporters. These positions usually require a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and sometimes specialized training or certification in handling human remains. Knowledge of safety protocols and respectful conduct are essential in this field.
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Patient Transporter

Yale New Haven Health

Greenwich, CT • On-site

$17.50 - $23.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago

Yale New Haven Health rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 232 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

306th of 889 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
Performs a variety of patient support tasks. Provides messenger services for Departments, Nursing units and Pavilion to include blood, specimens, Chemo,medicines, medical equipment, supplies, patient transport, charts and films.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran


Responsibilities
  • 1. Provides messenger services for all departments to include patient transfers, blood, specimens, charts, etc. Introduces him/her self-demonstrating helpful, courteous, caring behavior. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality on and off the job.
  • 2. Responds to all requests received through paging system as soon as possible to communicate estimated time of arrival. Seeks assistance from co-workers when needed to perform task in a timely manner.
  • 3. Responsible for distribution and pick of medical equipment throughout the Hospital. Accountable for all rolling equipment assuring its availability and condition. Notifies Engineering of broken equipment and takes such equipment out of service.
  • 4. Assists in maintaining the bed/stretcher equipment room..
  • 5. Helps to complete tasks in the materials function that are not within the job description. Makes self-available when responsibilities have been met to assist in areas that may require assistance within the materials function.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

High school or Equivalent Preferred

EXPERIENCE

1 year

LICENSURE

Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record preferred.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Decision making, good communication, understand, speak and write in English.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases. Occasionally exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, and deceased.) Transports patients via wheelchair or stretcher weighing up to 500lbs. Frequent prolonged standing and walking.


YNHHS Requisition ID
181321Qualifications:

EDUCATION

High school or Equivalent Preferred

EXPERIENCE

1 year

LICENSURE

Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record preferred.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Decision making, good communication, understand, speak and write in English.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases. Occasionally exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, and deceased.) Transports patients via wheelchair or stretcher weighing up to 500lbs. Frequent prolonged standing and walking.

Education:UNAVAILABLEEmployment Type: UNAVAILABLE

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