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

Stony Brook Medicine; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook Medicine in Stony Brook, NY is hiring a Hospital Attendant 1 to transport patients, equipment and supplies throughout the hospital. This full-time role emphasizes reliability, safety and courteous service in a busy healthcare environment.

Responsibilities include locating equipment, assisting with transport of specimens and records, answering calls, and supporting daily dispatch operations. A strong work ethic and ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform medium to heavy physical labor.
• Preferred: High School Diploma; hospital setting experience; intrapersonal and communication skills; ability to work with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients and equipment throughout the hospital promptly and courteously.
• Locate equipment during retrieval runs to replenish inventory.
• Transport the deceased to the hospital morgue.
• Answer phones and log/dispatch Transport Services staff.
• Complete daily scheduled runs for delivery of reports, supplies, and Medical Records.

Skills

Physical stamina

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Position Summary

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.

Duties of a Hospital Attendant – Patient transport may include the following but are not limited to:

• As a priority, 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 our 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.
• Responsible to ensure that all services are being performed efficiently and acts as the responsible party to respond to service issues and take appropriate remedial action.

Qualifications

Required: Ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor.

Preferred: High School Diploma and previous experience working in a hospital setting, and/or with the patient population. Possess excellent intrapersonal skills, communication skills, and the ability to work with all levels of the organization.

Special Notes

Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

• 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).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

• The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

Anticipated Pay Range

The salary range for this position is listed below. This range reflects Stony Brook University Hospital’s good faith and reasonable estimate of potential compensation at the time of posting.

The final offer will be determined based on the candidate’s verified years of relevant, comparable experience. Please note that misrepresentation or inflation of experience may result in disqualification from the hiring process or termination of employment if hired.

Some positions may also include annual supplemental pay, such as:

• Location Pay: for UUP, CSEA, and PEF full-time positions
• Shift Differentials: Additional pay for evening, night, or other supplemental shifts (e.g., inconvenience pay, geographic pay, or other applicable differentials)

At Stony Brook University Hospital, your compensation extends beyond your paycheck. We offer comprehensive benefits including generous leave, health insurance, and participation in the state pension system that contribute significantly to your overall total rewards package.

Stony Brook Medicine integrates and elevates all of Stony Brook University’s health-related initiatives: education, research and patient care. It includes our Health Sciences schools — Medicine, Dental, Health Professions, Nursing and Social Welfare — a Program in Public Health, as well as Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital, Long Island State Veterans Home, and more than 200 community-based healthcare settings throughout Suffolk County.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Stony Brook University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, including individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application, interview, or hiring process, please request one by contacting [e-mail]. We will consider accommodation requests in compliance with applicable law. This process is separate from and does not require any voluntary self-identification of disability status. Please include the position title and position number (if known) in your message.

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Official Job Title

Hospital Attendant 1

Job Field

Patient Transport

Primary Location

US-NY-Stony Brook

Department/Hiring Area

Distribution

Schedule

Full-time

Salary

$40,831 / Year

Salary Grade

SG5