Patient Transport Associate

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary - MEI; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary is seeking a Patient Transporter to move patients to various locations within the hospital and ensure comfort and safety during transit. The role involves standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, and coordinating with scheduling systems like Epic and Voalte.

This onsite position at 243-245 Charles Street requires a High School Diploma or Equivalent and customer service experience; the schedule is 24 hours per week with day shifts and an hourly wage of

Qualifications

• Customer service experience 0-1 year required
• Medical Office/Hospital/Managed Care experience 0-1 year preferred
• Patient care experience 0-1 preferred

Responsibilities

• Moving patients to various locations throughout the hospital.
• Assist patients or lift into wheelchairs or stretchers.
• Transport patients to procedures and ensure comfort and safety during transit.
• Monitor scheduling systems (Epic and Voalte) for transport requests and complete them promptly.
• Deliver laboratory specimens, medical equipment, supplies, and mail.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Physical ability 50lbs

Team collaboration

Organization

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Site: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

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

Summary

Responsible for moving patients to various locations throughout the hospital.

Does this position require Patient Care?

Yes

Essential Functions

• Assisting patients or lifting patients into wheelchairs or stretchers.
• Transporting patients to various locations in the hospital for medical procedures.
• Ensuring patients are comfortable and safe during transit.
• Monitoring the scheduling systems such as Epic and Voalte for transport requests and completing them promptly.
• Delivering laboratory specimens, medical equipment, supplies, and mail.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

Yes

Licenses and Credentials

Experience

Customer Service Experience 0-1 year required and Medical Office/Hospital/Managed Care Experience 0-1 year preferred

Patient Care: 0-1 preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Reliable time-management and attention to detail skills.
• Ability to complete the physical tasks of the job including independently lifting 50 pounds.

• Communication and Team Collaboration
• Organization, Reliability and Situational Awareness

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (70-100%)
• Walking Frequently (70-100%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

243-245 Charles Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$17.71 - $24.28/Hourly

Grade

2At

Compensation and Benefits Summary

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

5110 Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary 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.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

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