Evening Patient Transporter — Safe, Caring Mobility

Trinityhealth; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center is seeking a full-time Transporter to support patient and family movement throughout the medical center, ensuring timely delivery for testing, transfers between units, or discharge. The role operates in the Evening Shift and emphasizes safety, accuracy, and compassionate service.

Ideal candidates will have medical terminology knowledge, healthcare experience, and BLS certification within six weeks of hire, plus transporter training and basic computer skills to document

Qualifications

• Medical terminology knowledge preferred.
• Healthcare experience preferred.
• BLS certification within six weeks of hire.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training within three months of hire.
• Successful completion of transporter training and competencies.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for safe patient transport from point of pick up of patient to delivery to the receiving department or discharge.
• Prepares for and carries out transport of patients, patient belongings, equipment, supplies and medical records to and from departments.
• Transfers patients to/from cart/bed/wheelchair using correct and safe equipment and techniques. Assists with patient lifts/moves as requested by Mercy staff.
• Documents work activities according to policy and procedure.
• Responds appropriately to patient requests and according to policy and procedure if these exist.
• Observes and reports pertinent patient and family information to clinical/testing site personnel to promote patient safety and according to policy including IV pump alarms.
• Provides appropriate information and directions to visitors, patients and staff as needed.
• Cleans and stores equipment properly.
• Maintains the physical environment in a clean, well stocked and orderly manner.
• Complies with OHSA/The Joint Commission, infection control, and other pertinent regulatory requirements and guidelines.
• Reports physical environment and safety issues to appropriate department or Safety Officer.
• Utilizes software, pagers, phone systems and other resources appropriately and according to policy and procedure to respond to requests for service in a timely manner.
• Displays competency in location of department/floor/units through out the facility.
• Demonstrates efficient use of supplies, time, and equipment.

Skills

Medical terminology

Healthcare experience

Basic computer skills

BLS certification

Transporter training

Job description

Mercy Medical Center is seeking a full-time Transporter to support patient and family movement throughout the medical center, ensuring timely delivery for testing, transfers between units, or discharge. The role operates in the Evening Shift and emphasizes safety, accuracy, and compassionate service.

Ideal candidates will have medical terminology knowledge, healthcare experience, and BLS certification within six weeks of hire, plus transporter training and basic computer skills to document