Hospital Attendant- Patient Transporter - Full Time Night Shift (11:00 PM - 7:30 AM)

Stony Brook University•Town of Brookhaven, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

At Stony Brook Medicine, Hospital Attendants are valuable team members primarily responsible for transporting patients and supplies throughout the hospital. This role also involves locating and washing equipment, transporting deceased patients to the morgue, handling dispatch duties, and completing scheduled delivery runs. The attendant is responsible for ensuring services are performed efficiently and responding appropriately to service issues. The role is full-time on the night shift, listed as 11:00 PM–7:30 AM. Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary. The position may require respiratory protection, which may prohibit facial hair, and may be designated essential during institutional emergencies. Before starting, the selected candidate must complete a pre-employment physical and obtain medical clearance, complete an electronic reference check with at least three professional references, pass a four-panel drug screen, meet regulatory pre-employment screening requirements, and provide copies of any required New York State licenses or certificates. The hiring department is responsible for examination fees. The position remains posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days, with an initial applicant review two weeks after posting. A resume/CV should be included with the online application. The anticipated salary range is referenced in the posting but no specific figures are provided. Final compensation depends on verified years of relevant, comparable experience. Some positions may include supplemental pay such as location pay or shift differentials. Stony Brook University Hospital offers benefits including generous leave, health insurance, and participation in the state pension system.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

High school diploma.
Previous experience working in a hospital setting and/or with the patient population.
Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills.
Ability to work with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

Transport patients, equipment, materials, computer printouts, and specimens to all areas of the hospital promptly and efficiently while providing courteous customer service.
Locate equipment during retrieval runs to replenish inventory.
Transport deceased patients to the hospital morgue.
Wash equipment in the Transport Services equipment washing area.
Answer phones, log calls, and dispatch Transport Services personnel.
Perform scheduled daily runs delivering computerized reports, supplies, and Medical Records.
Ensure services are performed efficiently, respond to service issues, and take appropriate remedial action.