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

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients, equipment, materials, computer printouts, and specimens to all areas of the hospital in the most timely and efficient manner with a courteous customer service attitude
• Locate equipment during retrieval runs to replenish inventory
• Transport the deceased to the hospital morgue
• Wash equipment in the equipment washing area of Transport Services
• Monitor 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
• Ensure all services are performed efficiently and act as the responsible party to respond to service issues and take appropriate remedial action

Requirements

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 interpersonal skills, communication skills, and the ability to work with all levels of the organization.

Pre-employment 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 could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

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," meaning employees may be required to remain at or report to work during institutional emergencies.

Schedule

Full-time. All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.

Pay

Anticipated salary range: $40,831 per year (Salary Grade SG5). The final offer will be determined based on the candidate's verified years of relevant, comparable experience. Some positions may also include annual supplemental pay such as location pay (for UUP, CSEA, and PEF full-time positions) and shift differentials (additional pay for evening, night, or other supplemental shifts, e.g., inconvenience pay, geographic pay, or other applicable differentials).

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including generous leave, health insurance, and participation in the state pension system that contribute significantly to your overall total rewards package.