Ambassador - Patient Transport

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) is seeking an Ambassador - Patient Transport to move patients and visitors across the Main Campus in Jackson, MS. You will coordinate with dispatch, ensure safe transport, and verify equipment readiness to support patient care.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED and demonstrate strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients/visitors/others from one location to another, communicating with dispatch to increase efficiency while monitoring and communicating patient status.
• Documents all activities on daily log to maintain statistics on patient tracking and time management.
• Ensures that medical equipment is clean and in proper working order prior to transporting and reports any problems/malfunctions.
• Ensures the safety and comfort of customer during transport by working with other hospital staff and by appropriate policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of proper administration of oxygen therapy and equipment functions during transports.
• Assists pathology/morgue with moving large patients.
• Utilizes department software/systems to provide statistics on patient transport and time management.
• Follows all UMHC policies, guidelines and regulations while on UMMC campus.

Skills

Written comms

Verbal comms

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Requisition ID: R00051152

Job Category: Allied Health

Organization: Ambassadors

Location/s: Main Campus, Jackson

Job Title: Ambassador - Patient Transport

Job Summary

To transport patients/visitors throughout the University of Mississippi Medical center (UMMC). Works with other hospital staff to ensure that patients needs are met. Ensures that all medical equipment necessary for transport is working properly.

Education & Experience

High School Diploma/GED or successful completion of project search internship.

Certifications, Licenses or Registration

Required: N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Written and verbal communications skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients/visitors/others from one location to another, communicating with dispatch to increase efficiency while monitoring and communicating patient status.
• Documents all activities on daily log to maintain statistics on patient tracking and time management.
• Ensures that medical equipment is clean and in proper working order prior to transporting and reports any problems/malfunctions.
• Ensures the safety and comfort of customer during transport by working with other hospital staff and by appropriate policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of proper administration of oxygen therapy and equipment functions during transports.
• Assists pathology/morgue with moving large patients.
• Utilizes department software/systems to provide statistics on patient transport and time management.
• Follows all UMHC policies, guidelines and regulations while on UMMC campus.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, frequent exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, frequent activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, frequent bending, occasional lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional kneeling, constant pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, constant standing, occasional twisting, and constant walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Financial / Work Information

Time Type: Full time
FLSA Designation/Job Exempt: No
Pay Class: Hourly
FTE %: 100
Work Shift:

Benefits Eligibility

Grant Funded:

Job Posting Information

Job Posting Date: 10/28/2026
Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified): 10/30/2026

Company Overview

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is committed to educating the next generation of health professionals, discovering new cures and treatments and providing the highest quality health care. We foster environments that support respect, compassion and belonging for all faculty, staff and students as well as patients and visitors. Our employment, academic, research and clinical care practices reflect these commitments.

Equal Opportunity Statement

UMMC is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), disability, age, sex (as that term is defined in applicable laws such as 45 CFR § 92.101(a)(2) and binding court decisions), religion, genetic information, veteran’s status and any other status protected by applicable law. UMMC also prohibits retaliation against those who report discrimination or harassment and against those who participate in the Medical Center’s investigation and handling of such reports. Further, UMMC complies with all applicable statutes, regulations and executive orders regarding sex discrimination, sexual harassment, domestic and dating violence, sexual assault and stalking, including but not limited to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its implementing regulations which prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in any education program or activity UMMC operates including in admission and employment, the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistic Act (Clery Act) and the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act (SaVE Act). UMMC’s commitment to nondiscrimination applies to all of its programs, services, opportunities and activities, including but not limited to all employment, academic, research and clinical care practices and extends to all students, applicants for admission, employees, applicants for employment, affiliates, subcontractors, on‑site contractual staff, third party or community members, visitors to any of our campuses and others participating in UMMC programs or receiving UMMC services. With respect to employment in particular, this commitment applies to all employment decisions including but not limited to recruitment, employment, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, disciplinary actions and termination. UMMC maintains an affirmative action program in accordance with applicable laws. Consistent with these laws, UMMC takes affirmative action to recruit, employ, advance and prevent discrimination against qualified individuals.

Accommodation and Assistance

In compliance with Section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and other federal civil rights laws and to ensure individuals with disabilities and those with limited English proficiency have meaningful access to, have an equal opportunity to participate in and have an equal opportunity to enjoy the benefits of our programs, activities, services and other benefits, UMMC provides the following in a timely manner and free of charge: reasonable modifications to our policies, practices, or procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities when such modifications are necessary to avoid discrimination on the basis of disability; appropriate auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities (including individuals’ companions with disabilities) which may include qualified sign language interpreters and written information in other formats including braille and large print and language assistance services for individuals with limited English proficiency (including individuals’ companions with limited English proficiency) which may include qualified interpreters and information written in other languages.

Complaint Process

You may request additional information, accommodation or file a complaint through the applicable process identified below. Inquiries or complaints relating to discrimination or other employment issues may be referred to the Office of Employee Relations, 2500 North State Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39216-4505 or emailed to [e-mail]. If you are a UMMC Student who needs more information or needs to file a complaint, you may request additional information or file a complaint. You may also report any allegations of UMMC’s noncompliance with any legal requirement using UMMC’s Compliance Line. If you are anyone who has experienced, witnessed or otherwise has knowledge of any alleged violation of UMMC’s Title IX policy, you may contact the appropriate office. If you are a Visitor/Patient who needs more information or needs to file a complaint, you may contact the appropriate office.