Evening Patient Transporter | Sign-on Bonus Eligible

UMass Memorial Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus eligibility

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA is seeking a Patient Transporter to escort ambulatory patients, transport by wheelchair or bed, and support nursing staff in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include moving and positioning patients, delivering equipment and specimens, and maintaining infection control standards. This is a non-exempt, on-site role with a 12:30PM–9PM schedule and alternating holidays/weekends, offering a potential signing bonus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Escort ambulatory patients and transport by wheelchair, stretcher or bed.
• Assist nursing staff with moving and positioning patients using lift devices.
• Deliver stretchers, beds, cribs and wheelchairs as needed and clean transport equipment biannually.
• Transport patient specimens and other materials per infection control guidelines.
• Provide appropriate handoff communication when patients are delivered to the receiving unit.

Skills

BLS Certification

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA is seeking a Patient Transporter to escort ambulatory patients, transport by wheelchair or bed, and support nursing staff in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include moving and positioning patients, delivering equipment and specimens, and maintaining infection control standards. This is a non-exempt, on-site role with a 12:30PM–9PM schedule and alternating holidays/weekends, offering a potential signing bonus.