Patient & Equipment Transporter

UMass Memorial Health

. Escort ambulatory patients .

Posted 11/9/2026part-timeWorcester • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $19 - $30 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in patient transport and safety protocols, including infection control and equipment sanitation. Capable of effective communication and collaboration with nursing staff to ensure quality patient care.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Patient TransportBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationInfection Control ProceduresInterpersonal SkillsHospital Environment Experience

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Hard Skills

Patient Identification VerificationSafe Patient Transport FormsLateral Patient TransfersEquipment Deep-CleaningTransporting SpecimensMaintaining Job Activity Logs

Soft Skills

Customer Service OrientationGood Interpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

WheelchairStretcherLift DevicesTransport Vehicles

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Industry Keywords

Ambulatory PatientsInfection-Control GuidelinesPatient Needs MonitoringHandoff Communication

Tech Stack

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Escort ambulatory patients
Transport patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed
Verify patient identification using two identifiers and complete Safe Patient Transport Forms
Monitor and respond to basic patient needs before, during and after transport
Provide handoff communication when patients arrive at the receiving unit
Assist nursing staff and/or lift technicians with moving and positioning patients using lift devices
Perform lateral patient transfers while following PPE and infection-control procedures
Deliver stretchers, beds, cribs and wheelchairs
Deep-clean transport equipment biannually
Sanitize transport vehicles and ancillary equipment between patient use
Transport specimens, blood products and contaminated equipment according to infection-control guidelines
Deliver medical records, pharmaceuticals, X-ray films, sterile items and other materials
Maintain job activity logs as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Preferred: Six months’ experience in a hospital environment
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted unless certification, licensure or registration is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Signing bonus may be available, subject to eligibility
Union representation through UFCW (United Food and Commercial Workers)