Patient Transport Associate

The General Hospital Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The General Hospital Corporation in Boston, MA, seeks a patient transporter to move patients to and from various hospital locations. The role requires assisting patients, transporting them during procedures, and ensuring comfort and safety during transit. You will also handle lab specimens and equipment deliveries.

Evening shifts are available, with a 55 Fruit Street onsite location. Minimum education is a high school diploma; prior experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Reliable time-management and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• 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 system for transport requests and completing them promptly.
• Delivering laboratory specimens, medical equipment, supplies, and mail.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Lifting 50 pounds

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

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

Friday 10am-6:30pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am-4:30pm 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 system 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? No


• Licenses and Credentials

Experience

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

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• Physical Requirements
  Standing Frequently (34-66%)


• Walking Frequently (34-66%)


• Sitting Occasionsally (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

55 Fruit Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

20

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Pay Range

$17.71 - $24.28/Hourly

Grade

2

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:

1200 The General 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.

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