Patient Transporter

hhs; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical

Dental

401K

Short Term Disability

Voluntary Life

Safety Incentive Program

Job summary

HHS is seeking a patient transport associate at Bon Secours Mercy Health St Rita's Medical Center in Ohio. The role involves moving patients and equipment to support a safe, healing environment on-site.

You will work with nursing and medical teams, maintain high standards of hygiene, and follow hospital procedures. CPR certification is preferred or required to obtain certification with HHS; GED or high school diploma is required.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma required.
• CPR certification desirable or must obtain.
• Experience in patient transportation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients and patient equipment throughout the hospital to support a safe and comfortable healing environment.
• Transport patients in wheelchairs, hospital beds, or on stretchers.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, medical teams, and hospital departments to achieve patient satisfaction.
• Demonstrate cooperation, patience, and effective communication within a team.
• Clean and disinfect patient transport equipment to ensure safety.
• Follow all HHS procedures and best practices.

Skills

English language proficiency

Teamwork

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Job description

Location: Bon Secours Mercy Health St Rita's Medical Center

Pay Rate: Hourly - Hourly Plan, 16.00 USD Hourly

Work Shift: Morning Shift (United States of America)

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Transport patients and patient equipment throughout the hospital. Provide excellent service for every patient to support a safe and comfortable healing environment.
• Transport patients in wheelchairs, hospital beds, or on stretchers
• Work as a team with nursing, medical staff, and other hospital departments to achieve excellent patient satisfaction
• Practice cooperation, patience, excellent communication, and a willingness to work as a team
• Clean and disinfect patient transport equipment to ensure patient safety
• Follow all HHS and regulatory procedures and best practices
• Assist team members and management as needed to help the department operate efficiently

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Communicate effectively in English and work well in a team environment
• Must practice good personal hygiene, be neatly groomed, and be in uniform
• CPR certified (American Heart Association), or required to obtain certification with HHS
• GED or high school diploma
• Preferred: Patient transportation experience (cleaning, environmental services, custodian, janitorial, healthcare, patient care, equipment maintenance)

Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, squatting, bending, twisting, kneeling, and reaching continuously throughout a shift
• Pushing and pulling carts or equipment (over 100 lb.) on tile and carpeted floors continuously throughout a shift
• Must be able to operate equipment necessary to perform essential functions of the job

Benefits

• We offer flexible schedules, excellent training, competitive wages, work-life balance, job satisfaction, and promotion opportunities.
• Paid Time Off
• Medical
• Dental
• 401K
• Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Life
• Safety Incentive Program

Important to Know

• Applicants must pass a background check, drug screen, and provide proof of employment eligibility in the U.S.
• Many healthcare facilities require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption in place.
• Veterans and candidates with military experience are encouraged to apply.
• HHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.

About HHS

HHS is a private, family-owned business dedicated to caring for its team members and providing honest, quality-driven customer service. Founded in 1975 as Hospital Housekeeping Systems, today HHS provides services including housekeeping, food, and facility management to nearly 1,000 customers across six industries.