Patient Transporter

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

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a Patient Transport Team member for St Marys Medical Center in Duluth, MN. You will safely perform patient lifts and communicate needs to staff, ensuring safety during transfers and handling of patients, supplies, and equipment.

The role includes day/evening shift rotation, weekends, and holidays with union oversight. BCLS certification is required or obtained within 1 month of hire to support safe patient movement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for the safe performance of mechanically appropriate patient lifts.
• You will communicate to staff any special needs encountered before, during, or after the lifting of a particular patient, especially those regarding potential safety issues.
• You will assist with transporting patients of all ages, supplies, and equipment.
• Performs related duties as required.

Job description

Building Location:

Building B - St Marys Medical Center

Department:

2005000 PATIENT TRANSPORT SERVICE - SMMC HOSP

Job Description:

Come join the Patient Transport Team!!

• You will be responsible for the safe performance of mechanically appropriate patient lifts.
• You will communicate to staff any special needs encountered before, during, or after the lifting of a particular patient, especially those regarding potential safety issues.
• You will assist with transporting patients of all ages, supplies, and equipment.
• Performs related duties as required.

Education Qualifications:

None

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

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

FTE:

0

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

Varies

Shift End Time:

Varies

Weekends:

yes

Holidays:

Yes

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

SMMC Main Service Workers Local 70 (SMSVW)

Union Posting Deadline:

09/19/2026

Compensation Range:

$17.39 - $22.45Employee 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].