Transportation Aide I

The Lowell General Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries & benefits that 1

403(b) retirement with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Free on-campus parking

Career growth opportunities

Guaranteed hours and set schedule

Job summary

Tufts Medicine is seeking a Transportation Associate at Lowell General Hospital in Lowell, MA to support patient movement and related duties in a hospital setting. The role emphasizes safe, timely transport and coordination with care teams.

Hours are 20 per week, 3:30pm–7:30pm, Monday–Friday with every other holiday required. A high school diploma is required; BLS certification is preferred; strong communication and safety focus are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Prior experience in healthcare is preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients safely to destinations and assists with required equipment.
• Assists patient care staff and uses proper body mechanics for transfers.
• Notifies staff on arrival, verifies patient identity and communicates any concerns.
• Maintains transport equipment and reports malfunctions or safety issues.
• Follows infection control policies and safe operating procedures.
• Participates in daily rounds and orientation/training for transport associates.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Melrose/Wakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers.

Job Profile Summary

This role focuses on activities related to the support services functions, such as dietary and food services, environmental services, general facilities, repair and maintenance, parking, sterilization and transportation to ensure all required support activities are completed in a timely manner and meet the organization's quality standards and expectations. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Transportation duties: Organizes the transportation for hospital shuttles and any travel needs hospital administration may need and provides support on the transportation of patients. An organizational related support or service (administrative or clerical) role or a role that focuses on support of daily business activities (e.g., technical, clinical, non-clinical) operating in a “hands on” environment. The majority of time is spent in the delivery of support services or activities, typically under supervision.

Job Overview

Responsible for transportation of patients to and from various departments as assigned. May assist with equipment requests, oxygen rounds, and other support tasks to aid the performance of the department.

Job Description

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in healthcare.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries & benefits that start on day one
• 403(b) retirement with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free on-campus parking
• Career growth opportunities
• Guaranteed hours and set schedule

Location: Lowell General Hospital - 295 Varnum Avenue - Lowell, MA Hours: 20 Hours Weekly - 3:30pm - 7:30pm - Monday-Friday and every other holiday is required.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

• Ensures the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients to their destination including bring the proper requested equipment. Ensures the comfort of the patient by being attentive; offers blankets, checks modesty, and only engages in appropriate conversation involving the patient.
• Assists patient care staff and utilizes proper body mechanics when lifting and transferring patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers or beds.
• Notifies nursing personnel, clinician, technician or reception upon arrival for patient. Verifies correct patient identification. Alerts nursing staff immediately to any signs of patient distress or equipment malfunction.
• Completes transport quickly and efficiently; immediately notifies appropriate staff and leader when assignments are initiated and completed. Meets all performance related standards including response, active and completion times.
• Disinfects transport equipment before and after use according to policy and manufacturer instructions for use. Removes linen, disinfects and makes up stretchers upon completion. Returns equipment to proper location. Collects and returns wheelchairs and stretchers to the proper holding areas. Ensures that medical waste is disposed of according to established infection control and prevention procedures.
• Checks all equipment for proper and safe functions before use. Promptly reports any ineffective or broken equipment to unit leadership.
• Interacts with other system teams appropriately. Keeps appropriate staff and manager informed of cancellations, activities, needs, and/or concerns. Notifies Director of potential situations and unreasonable response times.
• Adheres to all policies, procedures and standards established by all regulatory agencies including but not limited to Federal, State, Joint Commission, OSHA, and CDC.
• Takes initiative when observing patients waiting in corridors to go back to their rooms by notifying dispatch and transporting patient.
• Conducts daily rounds to ensure equipment is properly stored.
• Ensures compliance with policies and procedures for departmental operations.
• Assists in orienting, training and developing transport associates.

Physical Requirements

• Standing or walking a majority of shift, bending and lifting and other physical effort with medium weight equipment or supplies (30-35 lbs.)
• Pushing and pulling of beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, etc. (up to 60 lbs.).
• Able to maneuver wheelchairs and stretchers in order to safely transport patients.
• Requires manual dexterity using fine hand manipulation to operate computer keyboard.
• Frequent contact with professional and other staff. patients and visitors.
• Frequent exposure to dust, dirt, blood, body waste and contaminated waste.
• Possible risk of cuts, needle punctures, and strains.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to properly use phone and pager.
• Acts as a positive role model; possesses, integrity, focus, commitment, flexibility, diplomacy and a team spirit.
• Ability to operate stretchers, wheelchairs and patient beds to safely move patients throughout hospital.
• Able to communicate both verbally and in writing in English. Able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Able to identify scope of task and perform it in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ability to read, write, perform simple mathematical calculations and have basic knowledge of physical sciences at a level generally acquired through a high school education.

About Lowell General

For more than 125 years, Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell community with pride. We balance the first-rate care of a premier medical center with the warmth of a four-time Magnet®-recognized community hospital.

Magnet Designation

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) honored Lowell General Hospital with Magnet Recognition for excellence in nursing care, our fourth designation achieved in March 2025! The Magnet Recognition Program recognizes healthcare organizations dedicated to nursing excellence, professionalism, and patient-focused care. It is the highest level of recognition an organization can receive for providing the very best quality in patient care. Only nine percent of hospitals in the United States have achieved Magnet status and fewer than one percent of hospitals have achieved a fourth consecutive Magnet designation.

At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day. The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals. Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.

Pay Range: $17.00 - $20.02 based on full-time equivalent.

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers. The health system came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care.