Compassionate Patient Transport Specialist

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc. in Boston, MA is seeking a Transporter to safely move patients to and from departments following established protocols. The role emphasizes patient safety, respectful communication, and reliable teamwork.

You will report safety concerns, support clinical staff, and help maintain equipment and the orderly flow of patients. Shifts run 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM with rotating weekends, as described in the job posting.

Qualifications

• Some High School required.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• Basic familiarity with computers.
• Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Recognizes and assumes responsibility for reporting patient care or safety concerns to appropriate staff.
• Initiates a friendly but respectful relationship with patients and demonstrates responsiveness to patient's physical, psychological and social needs.
• Makes judgments with regards to patient care and operational flow based on established policies and guidelines.
• Collaborates and effectively communicates with physicians and other health care professionals.
• Safely transports patients to and from the department according to departmental protocols.
• Promptly notifies appropriate personnel of any delays that may affect operational work flow.
• Depending on the department Transporters are required to transport deceased patients to the morgue.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of working area, stretchers and wheelchairs, IV poles and other items used in patient transportation.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Web navigation

Education

Some High School

Job description

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc. in Boston, MA is seeking a Transporter to safely move patients to and from departments following established protocols. The role emphasizes patient safety, respectful communication, and reliable teamwork.

You will report safety concerns, support clinical staff, and help maintain equipment and the orderly flow of patients. Shifts run 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM with rotating weekends, as described in the job posting.