Patient Transport Aide - Glens Falls Hospital : Job Details

*The Impact You Can Make* Glens Falls Hospital is looking to help you jumpstart your next great career as a patient transporter for the hospital! The patient transport team is seeking energetic and motivated individuals like you who are comfortable pushing wheelchairs, escorting patients, and helping them board the appropriate medical transport vehicles! Serving as the point of contact for patient escort, you will play a vital role in ensuring patient satisfaction and quality care. If you are looking for an entry-level, patient facing role that highlights your customer service skills, this opportunity is for you! *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! Some highlights about this opportunity include: · Excellent opportunity for entry level workers and students who are looking to start a career in healthcare · Full time, part-time and per-diem options available · Position is eligible for shift differentials on top of base pay for working during the evening/overnight hours, as well as rotating weekend coverage (up to 30%) · Great role for individuals with customer service background, and enjoy a fast-paced work style · Comprehensive orientation phase to support each candidate's success · On-the-job training is available · Room for career growth if you choose to further advance your career in patient care *The Glens Falls Hospital Impact* *Mi**ssion* 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* · Transport patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed · Transport patients safely with or without special equipment · Maintain and change oxygen and gauges as needed · Transport specimens, schedules, and other items with a reasonable turnaround time · Stock, clean, and upkeep equipment needed for patient transport *Education/Experience:* * High school diploma or equivalent *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 Distribution * Clerical skills * Basic math and reading skills *Licenses/Certificates/Registrations* * Current CPR certification within 3 months after hire ** *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 foundhere. **Job:** **Patient Support Services* **Title:** *Patient Transport Aide* **Location:** *NY-Glens Falls* **Requisition ID:** *240GP*