Patient Transport Associate
Mass General Brigham
Summary
Responsible for moving patients to various locations throughout the hospital. Schedule: Friday 10am-6:30pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am-4:30pm.
Job description
Job Summary
Responsible for moving patients to various locations throughout the hospital. Schedule: Friday 10am-6:30pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am-4:30pm.
Essential Functions
- Assisting patients or lifting patients into wheelchairs or stretchers.
- Transporting patients to various locations in the hospital for medical procedures.
- Ensuring patients are comfortable and safe during transit.
- Monitoring the scheduling system for transport requests and completing them promptly.
- Delivering laboratory specimens, medical equipment, supplies, and mail.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent required. Customer Service Experience 0-1 year required and Medical Office/Hospital/Managed Care Experience 0-1 year preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Reliable time-management and attention to detail skills.
- Ability to complete the physical tasks of the job including independently lifting 50 pounds.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required
- Customer Service Experience 0-1 year required
- Medical Office/Hospital/Managed Care Experience 0-1 year preferred
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong communication skills
- Reliable time-management and attention to detail skills
- Ability to independently lift 50 pounds
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits
- Career advancement opportunities
- Recognition programs
Company overview
Mass General Brigham is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, formed through the merger of Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, this academic medical center system operates multiple hospitals, specialty facilities, and community health centers throughout New England. The organization is renowned for its world-class patient care, cutting-edge medical research, and comprehensive medical education programs. As a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham trains the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical science through groundbreaking research initiatives. The system provides a full continuum of healthcare services, from primary care and preventive medicine to complex specialty treatments and emergency services. With a focus on innovation and patient-centered care, Mass General Brigham consistently ranks among the top hospital systems in the nation for clinical excellence and research output.