Patient Transporter- Full-Time Days

Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital; Pelham; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated transporter to join their team. This role involves ensuring the safe and timely transport of patients and materials throughout the hospital. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a friendly demeanor, and the ability to follow instructions effectively. Join a team that values diversity and is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the well-being of the community while working in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand most of the shift and assist in patient transfers.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients, specimens, equipment, and supplies throughout the hospital.
• Collect biohazard waste and soiled linen as needed.

Skills

Clear communication in English

Friendly and courteous communication

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Schedule: 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM, rotating holidays.

The transporter must transport patients, specimens, equipment, supplies, and linen throughout the hospital as needed. Responsibilities include collecting biohazard waste, sharps containers, and soiled linen across the hospital, receiving instructions from the coordinator regarding the type of transport (such as patient transport, lab transport, linen delivery, supply transport, morgue transport, biohazard pickup, and container replacement), completing assignments promptly, notifying dispatch upon completion, and receiving new instructions. The role also involves quarterly equipment cleaning, attending monthly meetings, and performing other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Friendly and courteous communication with patients and staff.
• Ability to follow printed or verbal instructions.
• Must be able to stand most of the shift and assist in transferring patients from beds to stretchers and wheelchairs.

About Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and community service. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, reflecting the diversity of the patients we serve. We believe in equal access to quality care, employment, and advancement opportunities for all, regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, or national origin.

The hospital is a 171-bed non-profit, community teaching hospital located in Jamaica Plain, founded in 1900. It offers comprehensive care across various specialties and is recognized as a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

We believe everyone should have the chance to live a healthy life. Join us if you're seeking more than a career—be part of a team dedicated to better care, where patients call it better care, and employees call it home.

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and employment.