Chair Car Driver, Ambulance Service

Spaulding Hospital - Boston and Cambridge; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham's Chair Car Drivers provide safe, reliable non-emergency patient transportation, based at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital.

This role offers a 36-hour week with three 12-hour day shifts, onsite at 1575 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA, with no direct patient care.

Join a supportive healthcare team and make a meaningful difference in patients' daily experiences while working independently on the road.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Patient Transportation Experience 1-2 years preferred.
• Dependable and safety-focused.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Professional and courteous with patients and the public.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and efficient non-emergency transportation to and from hospitals, clinics, nursing facilities, private homes, and other locations.
• Help ensure each passenger has a safe, respectful, and positive transportation experience.
• Operate vehicles with care and caution while following safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure vehicles and equipment are clean, inspected, and ready for use at the start of each shift and after trips.
• Perform daily inspections of the base or station and maintain a clean, organized environment.
• Coordinate and perform routine vehicle maintenance as needed.
• Interact professionally with patients, families, healthcare staff, and the community.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Independent worker

Strong judgment

Professional and courteous

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Patient Transportation Experience 1-2 years preferred

Job description

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

At Mass General Brigham, our Chair Car Drivers play an important role in helping patients safely get where they need to go. Based at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, you'll provide safe, reliable non-emergency transportation for patients traveling between hospitals, clinics, nursing facilities, private homes, and other care locations.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being on the road, working independently, and interacting with people while still being part of a supportive healthcare team. While this is not a direct patient care position, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a patient's day by providing a safe, comfortable, and positive transportation experience.

If you're dependable, safety-focused, and enjoy helping others, we'd love to have you join our team!

Why Join Us

• Consistent Schedule: 36 hours per week with three 12-hour shifts, Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from 7:00 AM-7:00 PM
• Four Days Off: Enjoy a condensed three-day work week with four days away from your regularly scheduled shifts
• No Direct Patient Care: Make an impact within healthcare without providing hands-on clinical care
• Meaningful Work: Help patients safely and comfortably travel to appointments, facilities, and home
• Independent Role: Spend your day on the road while remaining part of a collaborative healthcare team

What You'll Do

• Provide safe and efficient non-emergency transportation to and from hospitals, clinics, nursing facilities, private homes, and other locations
• Help ensure each passenger has a safe, respectful, and positive transportation experience
• Operate vehicles with appropriate care and caution while following established safety policies and procedures
• Ensure vehicles and equipment are clean, inspected, and ready for use at the beginning of each shift and after each trip
• Perform daily inspections of the assigned base or station and help maintain a clean, organized environment
• Coordinate and perform routine vehicle maintenance as needed
• Interact professionally and respectfully with patients, families, healthcare staff, and members of the community

What We're Looking For

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 1-2 years of patient transportation experience preferred
• Dependable and responsible, with a strong commitment to safety
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
• Strong judgment, common sense, and problem-solving skills
• Professional and courteous when interacting with patients, families, staff, and the public
• Ability to work effectively as part of a healthcare transportation team

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Experience

Patient Transportation Experience 1-2 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High degree of personal integrity and responsibility.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, using good judgment and common sense.
• Ability to work efficiently and interact in a constructive and professional manner with other employees, professional staff, medical staff, and clients.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with patients, customers, clients, family members, bystanders, and the general public in such a manner as to reflect credibly.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

1575 Cambridge Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$18.58 - $26.58/Hourly

Grade

3

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

1400 The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.