Patient & Equipment Transporter, 32 hours, Evenings

UMass Memorial Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health system in Central Massachusetts as a Patient & Equipment Transporter. This full-time, on-site role involves transporting patients and assisting nursing staff during evening shifts. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, BLS certification, and strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Signing bonus eligibility

Qualifications

• BLS certification within 6 months required.
• Six months’ hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transporting patients via wheelchair, stretcher, or bed.
• Assisting nursing staff with patient transfers.
• Delivering medical records and pharmaceuticals.

Skills

English

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Patient & Equipment Transporter, 32 hours, Evenings

Apply now to join our team as a Patient & Equipment Transporter, working 32 hours during evening shifts. This is an on-site position located at Worcester, MA, including University Campus, Memorial Campus, and North Pavilion. The role is full-time, posted 3 days ago, with job requisition ID R25104777.

Note: Internal caregivers, students, or contingent workers at UMass Memorial Health should click here to apply through their Workday account.

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Schedule Details: Holidays - Every Other Holiday, Weekends - Every Other Weekend

Scheduled Hours: 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Shift: 2 - Evening Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 32

Cost Center: 10020 - 0175 Central Patient Transportation

Union: UFCW (United Food and Commercial Workers)

This position may include a signing bonus; eligibility will be confirmed during the interview.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver—regardless of title or responsibilities. We are a leading health system in Central Massachusetts, with over 20,000 employees dedicated to healing and excellence. Every team member plays an important role, every day.

The primary responsibilities include:

1. Transporting patients throughout the hospital via wheelchair, stretcher, or bed. Verifying patient identity, ensuring safety and comfort, and providing handoff communication.
2. Assisting nursing staff and lift techs with patient transfers, using appropriate equipment and infection control procedures.
3. Delivering and maintaining transport equipment and vehicles, including cleaning and sanitizing.
4. Transporting patient specimens, blood products, and contaminated equipment following infection control guidelines.
5. Delivering medical records, pharmaceuticals, X-ray films, and other materials as needed.

Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Experience/Skills:

• Required: BLS certification within 6 months, proficiency in English, strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Preferred: Six months’ hospital experience.

UMass Memorial Health is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. For assistance with the application process due to disability or assistive technology, contact [e-mail].