Patient Transport Specialist

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Needham, MA is seeking a patient transport associate to support hospital units. The role performs transportation, stocking supplies and other duties to ensure smooth unit function during 10-hour shifts 1:00pm–11:30pm with every-other-weekend rotation.

You will transport patients, assist into wheelchairs or stretchers, respond to pages promptly, report observations to the nurse, and collaborate with a team to deliver safe, high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Willingness to work as a team member.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to different departments as instructed.
• Respond to pages in a timely manner.
• Assist patients into wheelchairs or stretchers, maintaining safety.
• Observe patient condition and apply sound judgment and safety measures.
• Report observations and patient information to the nurse.

Skills

Written Communications

Oral Communications

Knowledge

Team Work

Customer Service

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Needham, MA is seeking a patient transport associate to support hospital units. The role performs transportation, stocking supplies and other duties to ensure smooth unit function during 10-hour shifts 1:00pm–11:30pm with every-other-weekend rotation.

You will transport patients, assist into wheelchairs or stretchers, respond to pages promptly, report observations to the nurse, and collaborate with a team to deliver safe, high-quality patient care.