Patient Transport Aide - Patient Transport

The Impact You Can Make

To provide a service in the form of Patient Transport and safe/timely transportation of patients, medical records , specimens and materials for the support of Glens Falls Hospital and it’s customers, by performing duties in the following areas: Escort and Runners

Team Impact

In this role, you will have the opportunity to aid our patients by escorting them throughout the hospital grounds. You will be helping the organization function well by transporting medical records, and materials to various stakeholders and departments in the hospital. Taken together, your work will have a profound impact on providing not only an excellent experience to our patients, but also to the various other team members throughout the organization!

The Glens Falls Hospital Impact

Mission

Our Mission is to improve the health of people in our region by providing access to exceptional, affordable, and patient-centered care every day and in every setting.

How You Will Fulfill Your Potential

Responsibilities

• To Transport patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed…with or without special equipment. To accompany ambulatory patients in a safe and efficient manner.

• To maintain and change oxygen and gauges on a daily basis.

• To transport specimens, O.R. schedules and other items with a 20-40 minute turnaround time. To compile all appropriate statistics on a daily basis.

• To stock, clean and upkeep equipment needed for patient transport.

• To compile statistics on a daily basis.

• Carry patient articles from one unit to another due to transfers.

• Directing patients/visitors to their destinations.

• Maintain clean, orderly and safe work environment.

• Provide instruction to New Vision Students.

• Responsible for the ongoing repair and maintenance of the Department wheelchairs and stretchers.

• Train new employees.

• Assist the Director of Distribution as needed.
  

Qualifications/Experience

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED required

Licenses/Certificates/Registrations:

• None

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent positive communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Able to read & interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Able to learn & use computers and printers
• Able to recognize and select correct course of action in all segments of transportation
• Clerical skills
• Basic math and reading skills
  

Communities We Serve

Located in the foothills of the beautiful Adirondack mountains, Glens Falls is conveniently located a short drive away from the capital region and Lake George. Work at the top of your profession and jumpstart your next career here at Glens Falls Hospital!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.

Salary Range
The expected base rate for this Glens Falls, New York, United States-based position is $17.25 to $22.50 per hour. Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements.

Benefits
Glens Falls Hospital is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are available to active, full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, can be found here .