Patient Transporter: Hospital Mobility & Care

Trinity Health; Chelsea (MA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health's Chelsea Hospital is seeking a part-time Transport Associate to move patients between care areas and imaging departments. This 20-hour weekly role requires safe patient handling and clear communication with the care team.

You will work rotating shifts, maintaining required BLS certification, and using transfer devices. Prior healthcare experience is not required, but high school diploma and basic math skills are expected.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills.
• High school diploma or GED recommended.
• Basic cardiac life support required.
• Prior healthcare experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Transfer and transport patients safely between care areas and imaging/testing.
• Move stable non-monitored patients to inpatient units and imaging to admissions.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and care providers.
• Speak with RN or Healthcare Provider before transport and after return.
• Assist patients with restroom needs as required.
• Safely transfer patients using transfer devices.
• Clean transport equipment between uses.
• Manage equipment such as stretchers, wheelchairs, oxygen and other necessary gear.
• Replace oxygen tanks when needed (below 500 psi).
• Provide directions to families and visitors.
• Maintain current BLS certification.
• Attend department meetings and ongoing educational activities.

Skills

Patient transport

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Basic cardiac life support

Tools

Transfer devices

Job description

Trinity Health's Chelsea Hospital is seeking a part-time Transport Associate to move patients between care areas and imaging departments. This 20-hour weekly role requires safe patient handling and clear communication with the care team.

You will work rotating shifts, maintaining required BLS certification, and using transfer devices. Prior healthcare experience is not required, but high school diploma and basic math skills are expected.