Transporter (Patients & Materials) - Saratoga Hospital : Job Details

🌟 Patient Transporter

📍 Location: Saratoga Hospital, 211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

🕒 Employment Type: Full Time

📌 Shift/Schedule: Evening Shift (3:00PM - 11:00 PM) shift differential applies!

💼 Department: Patient Transports

💰 Salary Range: $17.25 - $24.63 hourly, based on experience and qualifications

💡 About Saratoga Hospital

At Saratoga Hospital, we've built a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care and a commitment to the health and well-being of our community. As part of the Albany Med Health System, we combine advanced technology with a deeply personal approach—creating a supportive environment for patients, staff, and providers alike. We believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

🎯 About the Role

We're looking for a dedicated Transporter to join our team and help us continue delivering the level of care our patients and families deserve. In this role, you'll be a vital part of our team, ensuring excellent service, collaboration, and patient outcomes in a fast-paced healthcare environment. In this position, you will assume responsibility for transporting patients and materials within the hospital. Inventory and fill over-the-counter General Store products correctly and efficiently.

🔍 What You'll Do

• Safely transports patients and materials (to include blood and specimens) within the hospital. Deliver Code Blue Crash Carts, Latex Carts and Urology Catheter Carts as needed.

• Employ safe lifting techniques when transporting patients to and from beds, exam tables, stretchers and wheelchairs.

• Set up different types of traction for patient use.

• Transport deceased patients to the morgue.

• Pick up requisitions for blood, pharmacy meds and slips from required units and deliver them to the appropriate service; deliver stat, lab specimens, and medical charts.

• Inventory and exchange oxygen cylinders and other gas tanks to maintain patient needs.

• Inventory and fill over-the-counter General Stores products correctly and efficiently.

• Use hospital systems and tools to document care and support operations

• Continuously seek opportunities to improve processes and support patient and staff satisfaction

• Serve as a positive, professional representative of our hospital and community

📋 What You Bring

• High school diploma/equivalent and must be at least 18 years old. Some hospital experience is desirable.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Commitment to providing patient-first, high-quality service

• Comfort working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

🙌 Why Saratoga Hospital

• A caring, community-focused culture rooted in teamwork and trust

• Supportive leadership that invests in your development and well-being

• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and wellness programs. Click here to view our complete benefits guide. (

• Opportunities to grow within the Albany Med Health System

• Located in beautiful Saratoga Springs ( , known for its vibrant community, outdoor recreation, and cultural attractions

🤝 Our Commitment

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If you're passionate about healthcare and community service—even if you don't meet every qualification listed—we'd still love to hear from you.

📝 How to Apply

Click the ‘apply' button to submit your resume and complete our online application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—apply today and discover what makes Saratoga Hospital a special place to grow your career.