Patient Transporter

HHS Aviation; 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

HHS is seeking a compassionate patient transporter to join the Mercy Hospital South team. You will transport patients and equipment, coordinating with nurses and doctors to ensure a safe and comfortable patient experience.

Roles include moving patients in wheelchairs or on stretchers, maintaining equipment hygiene, and following hospital procedures. Day, evening, and night shifts are available; background check and drug screen required.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma required.
• CPR certification (American Heart Association) or obtain upon hire.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients and equipment throughout Mercy Hospital South.
• Assist nursing and medical staff to ensure patient comfort and safety.
• Transport patients in wheelchairs, beds, or on stretchers.
• Maintain hygiene and disinfect transport equipment per procedures.
• Follow all HHS regulatory procedures and best practices.
• Assist team members to help the department run efficiently.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

English proficiency

Education

GED or high school diploma

Job description

Location: Mercy Hospital South

Pay Rate: Hourly - Hourly Plan, 15.00 USD Hourly

Work Shift: Based on facility's needs (United States of America)

Job Description

We'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.

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
• Wage: $15.00/hour
• Full-time and part-time positions available
• Day/Evening/Night shifts available
• Background check, drug screen, and proof of employment eligibility required
• Location: Mercy Hospital South

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.