Hospital Transport Aide I: Patient Transport & Support

Tufts Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medicine is seeking an entry-level Transport Associate to move patients safely across departments and support staff with equipment requests. The role emphasizes hands-on duties in a hospital setting and requires clear English communication.

You will assist with patient care tasks, maintain equipment, and adhere to infection control and safety standards. This is an on-site, full-time position offering growth within the transportation team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Healthcare experience preferred.
• BLS certification required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely, promptly transport patients to destinations and ensure proper equipment is available.
• Assist patient care staff using proper body mechanics when lifting and transferring patients.
• Notify nursing staff upon arrival and verify patient identification.
• Complete transports quickly and report status to staff and leadership.
• Disinfect transport equipment and prepare stretchers and wheelchairs after use.
• Inspect equipment for safe function and report faults.
• Coordinate with staff and managers; inform about cancellations or delays.
• Comply with regulations from Federal, State, Joint Commission, OSHA and CDC.
• Encourage patients waiting in corridors to return to their rooms and notify dispatch as needed.
• Conduct daily rounds to ensure equipment is stored properly.
• Follow departmental operations policies and assist in orienting new transport staff.

Skills

Phone & pager use

Positive role model

Operate stretchers & wheelchairs

English communication

Task scope awareness

Basic math & science

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Tufts Medicine is seeking an entry-level Transport Associate to move patients safely across departments and support staff with equipment requests. The role emphasizes hands-on duties in a hospital setting and requires clear English communication.

You will assist with patient care tasks, maintain equipment, and adhere to infection control and safety standards. This is an on-site, full-time position offering growth within the transportation team.