Transporter - Cambridge Hospital - Weekends

Cambridge Health Alliance; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading public healthcare system in Cambridge is seeking a Patient Transporter to ensure the safe transportation of patients throughout the facility. This part-time role involves working various shifts and monitoring patient welfare. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED; experience in patient transport is preferred but not mandatory. Join a mission-driven team focused on compassionate care and patient safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Patient transport experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients using wheelchairs or litters between departments.
• Monitor IV bottles during transport and report any issues.
• Ensure proper handling of medical equipment during transport.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital

Work Days: 8:00am - 4:30pm weekend shift

Category: Service and Trade

Department: Transporters CH

Job Type: PT Less Than 20 HPW

Work Shift: Various Shifts

Hours/Week: 16.00

Union Name: CH Laborers 380

About CHA Patient Transport

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is a nationally recognized, award‑winning public healthcare system that serves the communities of Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston’s metro‑north region. With a mission to improve the health of our communities, CHA provides high‑quality, culturally responsive care through an integrated network of hospitals, primary care centers, and specialty services. Our CHA Transporters play a vital role in ensuring the safe, timely, and compassionate movement of patients throughout CHA’s facilities.

Position Overview

The Patient Transporter assumes total responsibility for patients’ welfare to and from various areas of the hospital by either wheelchair or litter. Under supervision, the person in this role provides safe, competent, and efficient transportation of patients across all areas and departments including X‑ray, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, Electrocardiogram, Outpatient Lab, EEG/EMG, Stress Lab, Vascular Lab, Emergency Department, PACU, Outpatient Clinic, Admitting, Morgue, Respiratory Therapy, Physical Therapy, ICU, Cast Room, Physician’s Offices and all patient floors.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients using wheelchairs or litters between departments and care areas.
• Transfer patients to and from beds, chairs, wheelchairs, and litters using proper body mechanics.
• Monitor and manage IV bottles during transport; report any issues to nursing or IV staff.
• Check and replace oxygen tanks as needed in collaboration with the Respiratory Therapy team.
• Ensure safe handling and placement of medical equipment such as foley catheters, chest tubes, and drainage containers.
• Respond appropriately in emergency situations during transport, ensuring patients receive immediate assistance.
• Coordinate with nursing and clinical teams to maintain patient safety and comfort during transit.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Patient transport experience preferred, but not required.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.