Patient Transport - Sterile Processing

essentiahealth; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Wellness programs

Job summary

Essentia Health is hiring for a Sterile Processing Support role at St Marys Medical Center in Duluth, MN. The 0.9 FTE position includes Day/Eve rotations with start times around 5:00am or 9:00am and 2:30pm or 5:30pm, under the SMMC Sterile Processing department.

Union involvement is noted with SMSVW, and the posting deadline is 08/04/2026. Responsibilities include distributing equipment, transporting patients and supplies, and ensuring safe lifting practices.

Qualifications

• Assists with distributing sterile processing equipment and supplies.
• Transports patients, supplies, and equipment as needed.
• Ensures safe lifting practices and reports safety issues to staff.

Responsibilities

• Help distribute Sterile Processing equipment and supplies throughout the campus.
• Assist with transporting patients of all ages, supplies, and equipment.
• Be responsible for the safe performance of mechanically appropriate patient lifts.
• Communicate to staff any special needs encountered before, during, or after the lifting of a particular patient, especially those regarding potential safety issues. Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Patient handling

Lift safety

Staff communication

Education

BCLS certification

Job description

Building Location:

Building B - St Marys Medical Center

Department:

2003490 STERILE PROCESSING - SMMC HOSP

Job Description:

Are you looking for a rewarding career?

Education Qualifications:

In this role you will:

• Help distribute Sterile Processing equipment and supplies throughout the campus.


• Assist with transporting patients of all ages, supplies, and equipment.


• Be responsible for the safe performance of mechanically appropriate patient lifts.


• Communicate to staff any special needs encountered before, during, or after the lifting of a particular patient, especially those regarding potential safety issues. Performs related duties as required.

Licensure/CertificationQualifications:

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification or ability to become certified within 1 month from date of hire.

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options to ensure employees' well-being.


• Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.


• Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.


• Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.


• Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.

FTE:

0.9

Shift Rotation:

Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

5:00am, 9:00am

Shift End Time:

2:30pm, 5:30pm

Union:

SMMC Main Service Workers Local 70 (SMSVW)

Union Posting Deadline:

08/4/2026

Compensation Range:

$17.39 - $22.45