Patient Transport Associate Weekend days

About the role

Responsible for moving patients to various locations throughout the hospital. This position requires patient care. Work location: 55 Fruit Street.

Responsibilities

• 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

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required. Experience cannot be substituted for a degree.

Experience: Customer Service Experience 0‑1 year required; 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

• 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%)
• Sto