Weekend Part-Time Patient Transport Specialist

BMC Software; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

BMCHS is seeking a part-time Transporter to safely move patients and equipment across departments, supporting physicians, nurses and therapists. The role emphasizes patient comfort, cleanliness of gear, and strict adherence to hospital policies.

Responsibilities include rapid response to transport requests, identity verification, and collaboration with nursing and support staff to ensure timely, safe transport services while maintaining patient dignity and privacy.

Qualifications

• Requires customer service experience and ability to interact with patients, families and staff.
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow instructions.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English clearly.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a hospital setting and maintain patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Responds to transport requests with urgency, meeting time goals.
• Ensures patient safety by using approved rolling equipment and following procedures.
• Transports patients between departments and care areas by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed.
• Verifies patient identity and maintains confidentiality of information.
• Maintains and cleans transport equipment; reports repairs as needed.
• Follows dispatch system protocols and hospital policies.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

BMCHS is seeking a part-time Transporter to safely move patients and equipment across departments, supporting physicians, nurses and therapists. The role emphasizes patient comfort, cleanliness of gear, and strict adherence to hospital policies.

Responsibilities include rapid response to transport requests, identity verification, and collaboration with nursing and support staff to ensure timely, safe transport services while maintaining patient dignity and privacy.