Evening Patient Transporter – Critical Care Support

UMass Memorial Health; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a dedicated Patient Transporter to escort ambulatory patients and transport them by wheelchair, stretcher or bed. You will verify patient identity, assist nursing staff, and ensure safety and comfort throughout the transport process.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, BLS certification within 6 months, and strong English communication. Hospital experience is preferred, with a sign-on bonus possible.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Good interpersonal skills and a customer service orientation to support patient transportation and hospital teams.
• Six months’ hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Escort ambulatory patients and transport by wheelchair, stretcher or bed, verifying patient identity with two identifiers.
• Assist nursing staff and lift tech in moving/positioning patients using lift devices.
• Deliver stretchers, beds, cribs and wheelchairs and sanitize transport equipment between uses.
• Transport patient specimens, lab materials, blood products and related items per infection control guidelines.
• Provide safe handoff communication and ensure patient comfort during transport.

Skills

BLS Certification

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Customer service orientation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a dedicated Patient Transporter to escort ambulatory patients and transport them by wheelchair, stretcher or bed. You will verify patient identity, assist nursing staff, and ensure safety and comfort throughout the transport process.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, BLS certification within 6 months, and strong English communication. Hospital experience is preferred, with a sign-on bonus possible.