Courtesy Van Driver (Full Time) Mid Shift

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking a Transport Van Operator to safely move patients in accordance with Mercy guidelines. Responsibilities include assisting non-ambulatory and ambulatory patients, maintaining vehicle safety, and ensuring cleanliness and fuel levels.

The role requires a valid driver's license, BLS certification, and strong customer service skills. Preferred experience with patient transfer, wheelchair lifts, and radio communication with dispatch.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required (all states).
• BLS certification required.
• Competent with patient transfer and lift techniques.
• Able to disconnect wall oxygen and transfer to portable oxygen.
• Gait belt use for ambulatory patients.
• Excellent customer service and dispatch communication.
• Preferred: High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred: 1+ year driving passengers in a transport van.

Responsibilities

• Operate Mercy patient transport van per guidelines.
• Safely transfer patients to/from wheelchair and van.
• Provide ambulation assistance as needed.
• Keep the van clean and fueled; report defects promptly.
• Deliver exceptional customer service aligned with Mercy standards.

Skills

Driver license

BLS

Transfer techniques

Gait belt use

Wheelchair lift

Customer service

Radio comms

Vehicle safety

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy! Operation of a Mercy patient transport van to include pick-up and delivery of patients consistent with established guidelines of practice. Responsible for the safe and proper transfer of non-ambulatory patients to and from the wheelchair, safe transport of patients via the wheelchair, ambulation assistance to and from the transport van for ambulatory patients, and proper and safe transport of both non-ambulatory and ambulatory patients via the transport van. This position will be contingent upon maintaining a current and valid Class E or equivalent drivers license.

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy! Operation of a Mercy patient transport van to include pick-up and delivery of patients consistent with established guidelines of practice. Responsible for the safe and proper transfer of non-ambulatory patients to and from the wheelchair, safe transport of patients via the wheelchair, ambulation assistance to and from the transport van for ambulatory patients, and proper and safe transport of both non-ambulatory and ambulatory patients via the transport van. This position will be contingent upon maintaining a current and valid Class E or equivalent drivers license. Inspect the transport van daily and report any deficiencies to management promptly. Keep the van clean at all times; keep the vehicle sufficiently fueled. Performs related duties as assigned; provide exceptional customer service to all in keeping with Mercys mission, values and Service Standards.

Position Details

• Licensure: For all states, a valid driver's license is required. This position will be contingent upon maintaining a current and valid E Class or equivalent driver’s license for the states that require it.
• Certification/Registration: BLS
• OTHER SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE: Competent with transfer and lift techniques and utilization of a gait belt for ambulatory patients; competent with disconnecting wall oxygen and transferring to portable oxygen with accurate liter setting for transport; competent with operating the wheelchair lift and securing system; good customer service skills; ability to communicate clearly by use of UHF radio with dispatch; ensure vehicle is kept clean and serviced appropriately; report all defects to manager.
• Preferred Education: High School Diploma/GED
• Preferred Experience: 1+ year(s) experience driving passengers using a transport van or equivalent

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

• medical coverage
• dental coverage
• vision coverage
• paid time off
• tuition support
• matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.