Ambassador - Patient Transport

Company: University of Mississippi Medical Center
Location: Jackson
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Hello, Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application: Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it. You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application. You can only apply one time to a job requisition. Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process. Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted. After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile. Thank you, Human Resources Important Applications Instructions: Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/ license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted. Job Requisition ID: R00047204 Job Category: Allied Health Organization: Ambassadors Location/s: Main Campus Jackson Job Title: Ambassador - Patient Transport Job Summary: To transport patients/visitors throughout the University of Mississippi Medical center (UMMC). Works with other hospital staff to ensure that patients needs are met. Ensures that all medical equipment necessary for transport is working properly. Education & Experience High School Diploma/GED or successful completion of project search internship. Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required : N/A Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Written and verbal communications skills. Interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a team environment. Responsibilities Transports patients/visitors/others from one location to another, communicating with dispatch to increase efficiency while monitoring and communicating patient status. Documents all activities on daily log to maintain statistics on patient tracking and time management. Ensures that medical equipment is clean and in proper working order prior to transporting and reports any problems/malfunctions. Ensures the safety and comfort of customer during transport by working with other hospital staff and by appropriate policies and procedures. Demonstrates knowledge of proper administration of oxygen therapy and equipment functions during transports. Assists pathology/morgue with moving large patients. Utilizes department software/systems to provide statistics on patient transport and time management. Follows all UMHC policies, guidelines and regulations while on UMMC campus. The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time. Physical and Environmental Demands Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, frequent exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, frequent activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, frequent bending, occasional lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional kneeling, constant pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, constant standing, occasional twisting, and constant walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more) Time Type: Full time FLSA Designation/Job Exempt: No Pay Class: Hourly FTE %: 100 Work Shift: Benefits Eligibility: Grant Funded: Job Posting Date: 03/30/2026 Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified): 04/2/2026

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