Patient Transporter

HHS; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical

Dental

401K

Short Term Disability

Voluntary Life

Safety Incentive Program

Job summary

Mercy Hospital South is seeking dedicated Patient Transporters to move patients and equipment safely within the facility. You will collaborate with nurses and staff to maintain high patient satisfaction, while keeping transport gear clean and compliant with safety standards.

Roles include day, evening, and night shifts, with both full-time and part-time options available. Applicants should be at least 18, fluent in English, and able to operate in a team-oriented hospital environment.

Qualifications

• 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 certification (American Heart Association), or must obtain certification with HHSGED.
• Preferred: patient transportation experience in healthcare or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients in wheelchairs, hospital beds, or on stretchers.
• Work with nursing, medical staff, and other departments to ensure patient satisfaction.
• Clean and disinfect transport equipment to ensure patient safety.
• Follow all HHS procedures and best practices.

Skills

Teamwork

English communication

CPR certification

Safety awareness

Education

GED or HS diploma

Job description

Location:Mercy Hospital SouthPay Rate:Hourly - Hourly Plan, 15.00 USD HourlyWork Shift:Based on facility's needs (United States of America)Job DescriptionWe’re looking for friendly, compassionate, team players to join our patient transport team!Transport patients and patient equipment throughout the hospital. Provide excellent service for every patient to support a safe and comfortable healing environment.ResponsibilitiesPatient TransporterWage: $15.00/hourFull-time and part-time positions availableDay/Evening/Night shifts availableBackground check, drug screen, and proof of employment eligibility requiredLocation: Mercy Hospital SouthResponsibilitiesTransport patients in wheelchairs, hospital beds, or on stretchersWork as a team with nursing, medical staff, and other hospital departments to achieve excellent patient satisfactionPractice cooperation, patience, excellent communication, and a willingness to work as a teamClean and disinfect patient transport equipment to ensure patient safetyFollow all HHS and regulatory procedures and best practicesAssist team members and management as needed to help the department operate efficientlyRequirementsMust be at least 18 years oldCommunicate effectively in English and work well in a team environmentMust practice good personal hygiene, be neatly groomed, and be in uniformCPR certified (American Heart Association), or required to obtain certification with HHSGED or high school diplomaPreferred: Patient transportation experience (cleaning, environmental services, custodian, janitorial, healthcare, patient care, equipment maintenance)Physical RequirementsStanding, walking, squatting, bending, twisting, kneeling, and reaching continuously throughout a shiftPushing and pulling carts or equipment (over 100 lb.) on tile and carpeted floors continuously throughout a shiftMust be able to operate equipment necessary to perform essential functions of the jobBenefitsWe offer flexible schedules, excellent training, competitive wages, work-life balance, job satisfaction, and promotion opportunities.Paid Time OffMedicalDental401KShort Term DisabilityVoluntary LifeSafety Incentive ProgramImportant to KnowApplicants 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 HHSHHS 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.