Hospital Attendant- Patient Transporter (Part Time Day Shift 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM)

Stony Brook University • Stony Brook, NY

10d • Onsite

About The Position

At Stony Brook Medicine, Hospital Attendants are responsible primarily for transporting patients and supplies throughout the hospital. The Patient Transporter role also supports equipment retrieval and cleaning, scheduled deliveries, and Transport Services dispatching. The employee is responsible for ensuring services are performed efficiently and responding to service issues with appropriate remedial action.

This is a part-time day-shift position scheduled from 12:00 PM to 10:30 PM. Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary. The position may be designated as essential during institutional emergencies and may require respiratory protection, which may prohibit facial hair.

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.

Requirements

• Ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor.
• Complete a pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services before the start date.
• 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 copies of any required New York State licenses or certificates.
• Include a resume/CV with the online application.

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 hospital locations in a timely, efficient, and courteous manner.
• 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 to deliver computerized reports, supplies, and Medical Records.
• Ensure services are performed efficiently, respond to service issues, and take appropriate remedial action.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits, including generous leave, health insurance, and participation in the state pension system.
• Some positions may include shift differentials for evening, night, or other supplemental shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed