Patient Transport - Sterile Processing

Essentia Health; United States; Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Retirement Savings: 401(k)

Professional Development

Work-Life Balance

Employee Wellness Programs

Job summary

Essentia Health seeks a team member for the Sterile Processing department, involving distribution of equipment and assisting with patient transport across campus. The role emphasizes safe lifting and clear safety communications with staff.

Includes eligibility for flexible scheduling and comprehensive benefits. Candidates should be prepared for on-site work at St. Marys Medical Center and related departments.

Qualifications

• Sterile processing knowledge and equipment handling.
• Ability to transport patients, supplies, and equipment.
• Capable of safe patient lifting and assisting in mobility.
• Communicate safety needs to staff during lifting.
• Performs related duties as required.

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.

Job description

Building Location: Building B - St Marys Medical Center

Department: 2003490 STERILE PROCESSING - SMMC HOSP

Job Description

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/Certification Qualifications

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.

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at [phone].

FTE: 0.9

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation: Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time: 5:00am, 9:00am

Shift End Time: 2:30pm, 5:30pm

Weekends:

Holidays:

No Call Obligation:

No Union: SMMC Main Service Workers Local 70 (SMSVW) Union

Posting Deadline: 08/4/2026

Compensation Range: $17.39 - $22.45

Essentia Health seeks employees who embrace our commitment to patient- and family-centered care in communities both large and small. We’re looking for people who are committed to making patients and their families feel known and understood. People who understand what it means to be Here with you. People who are willing to use their strengths to help others.

Our Values Quality | Hospitality | Respect | Joy | Justice | Stewardship | Teamwork

Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Essentia Health does not discriminate in employment because of age, color, creed, culture, disability (physical or mental), ethnicity, familial status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, language, local Human Rights Commission activity, national origin, military service, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or public assistance status.

Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of post-offer screenings. Screenings includes verification of your legal right to work in the United States, a health screening and immunization review, verification of applicable licensure, certifications, education, and experience, and background checks including criminal, urine drug screen and MVR where required.