Patient Transporter

4100 Newton-Wellesley Hospital; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Per Diem Patient Transporter at Newton-Wellesley Hospital to safely move patients, equipment, and supplies within the facility. You will coordinate transportation requests with nurses and other clinicians to ensure timely, respectful service.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced healthcare setting. A High School Diploma is preferred, with Basic Life Support certification noted as a credential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients within the healthcare facility, including from their rooms to various departments, such as radiology, surgery, and physical therapy.
• Assist patients with boarding and disembarking from transportation vehicles, ensuring their comfort and well-being.
• Transport medical equipment, supplies, and specimens between departments and storage areas.
• Ensure proper handling and care of delicate and sensitive equipment.
• Adhere to infection control and safety protocols while handling and transporting materials.
• Coordinate transportation requests and schedules to ensure prompt and efficient service.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to prioritize transportation needs and accommodate urgent requests.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Infection control knowledge

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred

Job description

Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital 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

Job Summary

Job Profile Summary Summary Responsible for facilitating the safe and efficient transportation of patients, medical equipment, and supplies within the healthcare facility. Responsible for coordinating transportation logistics, ensuring timely and accurate delivery, and maintaining a high level of professionalism and customer service.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions

• Safely transport patients within the healthcare facility, including from their rooms to various departments, such as radiology, surgery, and physical therapy.
• Assist patients with boarding and disembarking from transportation vehicles, ensuring their comfort and well-being.
• Transport medical equipment, supplies, and specimens between departments and storage areas.
• Ensure proper handling and care of delicate and sensitive equipment.
• Adhere to infection control and safety protocols while handling and transporting materials.
• Coordinate transportation requests and schedules to ensure prompt and efficient service.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to prioritize transportation needs and accommodate urgent requests.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

• Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred

Experience

• Experience in transportation, preferably in a healthcare or customer service environment 1-2 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow directions, work independently, and demonstrate sound judgment in decision-making.
• Knowledge of infection control and safety protocols, particularly as they relate to patient transport and handling of medical equipment.
• Basic computer skills for record-keeping and documentation purposes.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• Remote Type Onsite Work Location 2014 Washington Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 0 Employee Type Per Diem Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

• $17.71 - $21.51/Hourly Grade 1 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.

Benefits

• 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

4100 Newton-Wellesley Hospital 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

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

Taglines

Combat disease.

Hold a hand.

Help people.

Impact the world.

Company Culture

Mass General Brigham is a passionate, welcoming community where minds meet caring hearts. Come be a part of the world’s most powerful force in medicine, where every role is important in changing lives. Are you ready? Our history includes New England hospitals founded over 200 years ago, some of the first and most prestigious hospitals in the world. Built on the legacy of two leading academic medical centers, we’re more than a system—we’re leaders in the practice of medicine. Mass General Brigham is committed to serving the community. We are dedicated to enhancing patient care, teaching and research, and taking a leadership role as an integrated health care system. We recognize that increasing value and continuously improving quality are essential to maintaining excellence.