Compassionate Patient Transporter

Winchester Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Winchester Hospital, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, seeks a patient transport volunteer to support operations and patient comfort across departments. You will round the hospital, move equipment, assist with transfers from bed to stretcher, and ensure safe handoffs when patients are moved.

This role emphasizes empathy, teamwork, and safety; preferred High School Diploma or equivalent and required BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred; BLS certification required.
• Strong communication and teamwork to support patient transport and handoffs.
• Demonstrated empathy and ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Rounds hospital to assess transport inventory and moves equipment.
• Greets patients and informs them about move process, ensuring safety checks and dignity.
• Transports patients and charts to departments, coordinating with clinical staff.
• Notifies receiving department on arrival and performs thorough handoffs.
• Replenishes code carts and ensures equipment availability across units.
• Moves patient care equipment and supplies throughout the hospital as needed.
• Responds promptly to equipment issues to maximize uptime.
• Prioritizes multiple transport requests to reduce patient wait times.

Skills

BLS Certification

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS Certification

Job description

Winchester Hospital, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, seeks a patient transport volunteer to support operations and patient comfort across departments. You will round the hospital, move equipment, assist with transfers from bed to stretcher, and ensure safe handoffs when patients are moved.

This role emphasizes empathy, teamwork, and safety; preferred High School Diploma or equivalent and required BLS certification.