Patient Transport Van Driver — Safe, Compassionate Care

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

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.