Patient Transport Associate

Summary
Responsible for moving patients to various locations throughout the hospital.

Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes

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.

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
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.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.