Patient Transporter

Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, part of Mass General Brigham, seeks a Transporter to move patients, specimens, equipment and supplies throughout the campus. The role includes biohazard and linen handling and coordinating with dispatch. Schedule: 40 hours/week; Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays; 7:00 am – 3:30 pm; rotating holidays.

Onsite at 1153 Centre Street. Clear English communication and ability to assist transfers between beds and wheelchairs are essential.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English: oral, written, and typed.
• Ability to converse with patients and staff in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and assist transferring patients between beds, stretchers, and wheelchairs.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients, specimens, equipment, supplies, and linen throughout the hospital.
• Collect biohazard waste, sharps containers, and soiled linen.
• Receive transport instructions from the coordinator and determine transport type (Patient/Lab/Linen/Supply/Morgue).
• Complete assignments promptly and notify dispatch upon completion.
• Attend monthly meetings and complete quarterly equipment cleaning.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Clear English communication

Patient interaction

Follow instructions

Mobility and transfers

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Site: Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc.
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

Job Description Summary
Schedule: 40 hours/week. Sunday. Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 7:00 Am - 3:30 pm. Rotating holidays
The transporter must transport patients, specimens, equipment and supplies, and linen throughout the hospital as needed.
Collect biohazard waste, sharps containers, and soiled linen throughout the hospital.
Receive information from the coordinator regarding the type of transport to be done. (This can be Patient Transport, Lab Transport, Linen Delivery, Supply Transport, Morgue Transport, Biohazard pickup and container replacement, Etc.)
Complete the assignment promptly, notify dispatch of completion, and receive new information regarding the next assignment.
Complete quarterly equipment cleaning.
Attend monthly meetings.
Other duties and tasks as needed.
Grade:100

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent preferred
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English: oral, written, and typed
• Ability to converse with patients and staff in a friendly and courteous manner
• Must be able to follow instructions, printed or verbal.
• This position requires the candidate to be on their feet most of the shift as required and be able to help transfer patients from beds to stretchers and wheelchairs.

Additional Job Details (if Applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

1153 Centre Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$18.10 - $24.36/Hourly

Grade

SF1100

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

2810 Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. 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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