Patient Transport Aide - Emergency Department

Glens Falls Hospital • City of Glens Falls, NY

3d • $18 - $27

About The Position

The Patient Transport Aide helps patients move safely throughout the hospital and supports hospital operations by transporting medical records, specimens, schedules, and other materials between departments and stakeholders. The role contributes to a positive patient experience and supports hospital team members. Responsibilities include transporting patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed, accompanying ambulatory patients, maintaining oxygen equipment, and keeping transport equipment and the work environment clean, safe, and orderly. The aide also directs patients and visitors, compiles daily statistics, helps train employees, provides instruction to New Vision students, and assists the Director of Distribution as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Excellent positive communication skills and customer service.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to learn and use computers and printers to perform clerical tasks.
• Ability to recognize and select the correct course of action in all segments of transportation.
• Basic math and reading skills.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed, with or without special equipment, and accompany ambulatory patients safely and efficiently.
• Maintain and change oxygen and gauges daily.
• Transport specimens, O.R. schedules, and other items within a 20–40 minute turnaround time.
• Compile appropriate statistics daily.
• Stock, clean, and maintain equipment needed for patient transport.
• Carry patient articles between units when patients are transferred.
• Direct patients and visitors to their destinations.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
• Provide instruction to New Vision students.
• Repair and maintain department wheelchairs and stretchers on an ongoing basis.
• Train new employees.
• Assist the Director of Distribution as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits offerings are available to active full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week; details are provided on the employer's career page.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED