Compassionate Patient Transporter - Safe, Timely Mobility

Mercy Health; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy Health in Youngstown, OH seeks a patient transport role within the hospital setting. The position involves moving patients to and from rooms and departments, ensuring comfort and privacy, and providing timely hand-offs to nursing staff.

Will work with medical teams to maintain accurate transport logs, verify patient identity, and respond to transport needs promptly. This is a union position with a focus on safety and adherence to schedules.

Qualifications

• Healthcare and/or transport experience preferred.
• BLS upon hire or during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients and patient items to and from hospital locations and departments.
• Ensures patient comfort and privacy.
• Stays with patient at all times during transport.
• Gives hand-off communication to the receiving nurse.
• Verifies patient identity with two forms of verification.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Transport experience

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Mercy Health in Youngstown, OH seeks a patient transport role within the hospital setting. The position involves moving patients to and from rooms and departments, ensuring comfort and privacy, and providing timely hand-offs to nursing staff.

Will work with medical teams to maintain accurate transport logs, verify patient identity, and respond to transport needs promptly. This is a union position with a focus on safety and adherence to schedules.