Patient Transport/Custodian
Mass General BrighamAbout the role
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Summary: Under the supervision of the Manager or Director of Support Services, the Patient Transport/Custodian is responsible for assisting patients and visitors as they enter and exit the hospital. Alongside patient transport duties, this role will provide support by performing essential Environmental Services tasks such as sweeping, mopping, and cleaning as directed by the Supervisor. Responsibilities include maintaining both internal and external areas of the campus, as well as actively participating in snow removal and storm preparation activities. Does this position require Patient Care? No Essential Functions-Maintain a courteous, calm, and pleasant manner at all times.-Represent the entity in a positive manner in all communications.
-Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining positive and effective work.
-Proactively provide assistance to patients in both entering and leaving the facility.
-Duties include escorting, providing wheelchair assistance, and offering directions, among others. <
-Maintain a respectful and professional appearance at all times.
-Use of the two-way radio will be circumspect and professional at all times.
-Participate in departmental emergency procedures.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
Prior experience working with the public 0-1 year preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent oral communication skills.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
- 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%)
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
One Hospital Road
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$18.22 - $37.22/Hourly
Grade
SM1203
EEO Statement:
1550 Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 wApply for this role
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