Runner

Job Description

NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn is a full-service teaching hospital and Level I trauma center located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. The hospital is central to a comprehensive network of affiliated ambulatory and outpatient practices, and serves as NYU Langone Health's anchor for healthcare access, growth, and delivery in the entire borough. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.


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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Runner.


In this role, the successful candidate The Runner plays a key role in ensuring the timely and accurate transportation of medical supplies, specimens, medications, and documents within the NYULMC, PCC, and its offsite facilities. This position is crucial in maintaining operational efficiency, adherence to established procedures, and ensuring patient confidentiality.

Job Responsibilities:

Delivery and Collection:

• Collect and deliver medical specimens (blood, urine, tissue) to the laboratory.
• Transport x-rays, medications, supplies, and other necessary items to clinical locations and departments.
• Pick up and deliver patient records, test results, and other documents to designated locations.
• Scan and transport packages between hospital and PCC locations.
• Retrieve and deliver medical equipment and supplies from central supply and/or clinical engineering departments
• Prioritize emergency requests and sort/distribute mail in a timely manner.
• Assist with mailroom operations, postage, document duplication, and laminating.
• Answer phone calls and record requests from the clinical team.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.

Patient Interaction:

• Ensure adherence to patient privacy guidelines when handling specimens or delivering medications.
• Inform nursing staff of any delays or discrepancies in deliveries.

Operational Efficiency:

• Maintain accurate logs and records of all deliveries and pick-ups.
• Document all tasks and runs to ensure proper tracking.
• Ensure the proper handling and transportation of items.

Compliance and Safety:

• Follow infection control protocols when handling specimens and medical supplies.
• Adhere to safety guidelines for transporting hazardous materials.
• Report discrepancies, equipment malfunctions, or safety concerns immediately to the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Must be able to speak, read, understand, and follow simple directions in English. Some motor dexterity is required. Good interpersonal skills are necessary. Excellent customer service skills

Preferred Qualifications:
High School Diploma or the equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.


NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.


At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

View Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal. NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $46,179.39 - $46,179.39 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, 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.

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