Hospital Attendant- Patient Transporter (Full Time Evening 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM)

Stony Brook University•Stony Brook, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

At Stony Brook Medicine, our Hospital Attendants are valuable members of our team, and are primarily responsible for transporting patient and supplies throughout the hospital. This position is a full-time evening role, with shifts from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM. Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke-free environment, and smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus. All hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary. This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair. This function/position may be designated as “essential,” meaning employees may be required to remain at or report to work during institutional emergencies to protect, recover, and continue operations.

Requirements

Ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor.
Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services.
Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen.
Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.
Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma
Previous experience working in a hospital setting, and/or with the patient population.
Excellent intrapersonal skills
Communication skills
Ability to work with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

Transport patients/equipment and materials/computer printouts and specimens to all areas of the hospital in the most timely and efficient manner in a way that exhibits a courteous customer service attitude.
Locate equipment during retrieval runs to replenish inventory.
Transport the deceased to the hospital morgue.
Wash equipment in the equipment washing area of Transport Services.
Monitor the dispatching responsibility by answering phones, logging calls and dispatching Transport Services Personnel.
Perform daily scheduled runs for the delivery of computerized reports, supplies and Medical Records.
Ensure that all services are being performed efficiently and acts as the responsible party to respond to service issues and take appropriate remedial action.