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

Stony Brook; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook University Hospital is seeking a Hospital Attendant-Patient Transporter for the full-time night shift (11:00 PM – 7:30 AM). The role focuses on moving patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens across the hospital with courteous service.

Candidates should be able to perform medium to heavy physical work; high school diploma preferred; prior hospital experience helpful. A comprehensive benefits package is provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor.
• Preferred: High School Diploma and previous hospital experience and/or patient population experience.
• Excellent intrapersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients, equipment, and specimens to areas of the hospital promptly and courteously.
• Locate equipment during retrieval runs to replenish inventory.
• Transport the deceased to the hospital morgue and wash equipment as needed.
• Monitor dispatch by answering phones, logging calls, and dispatching personnel.
• Perform daily runs for delivery of reports, supplies, and Medical Records.
• Ensure services are performed efficiently and address service issues promptly.

Skills

Physical stamina

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Description - Hospital Attendant- Patient Transporter - Full Time Night Shift (11:00 PM - 7:30 AM) (2603652)

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

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 p revious 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.

Posting Overview: This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).

If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.

• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
• 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.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

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 4panel 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.

Job Number

2603652

Official Job Title : Hospital Attendant 1

Primary Location

Department/Hiring Area : Distribution

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Night Shift

Shift Hours : 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM Pass Days : Every Other Weekend, Variable

Posting Start Date

Oct 21, 2026

Salary Grade : SG5