Patient Transporter

Essentia Health; United States; Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Generous time off

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a Patient Transport Technician for the SMMC campus to safely lift and move patients, supplies, and equipment. You will communicate safety needs to staff before, during, or after transports and support a broad range of patient care activities in Building B - St Marys Medical Center.

The role is 0.8 FTE with day/evening shifts in the United States, offering a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for certification in Basic Life Support (BCLS) if not already

Qualifications

• No educational requirements
• BCLS certification required or ability to obtain within 1 month

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient handling

Communication

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

BCLS certification required or can obtain within 1 month

Job description

Job Description: Come join the Patient Transport Team!!

Building Location: Building B - St Marys Medical Center Department: 2005000 PATIENT TRANSPORT SERVICE - SMMC HOSP

• 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: No educational requirements

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

FTE: 0.8

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: 10/30/2026

Compensation Range: $17.39 - $22.45

Employee 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].

Our Values Quality | Hospitality | Respect | Joy | Justice | Stewardship | Teamwork

Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Essentia Health does not discriminate in employment because of age, color, creed, culture, disability (physical or mental), ethnicity, familial status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, language, local Human Rights Commission activity, national origin, military service, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or public assistance status.

Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of post-offer screenings. Screenings includes verification of your legal right to work in the United States, a health screening and immunization review, verification of applicable licensure, certifications, education, and experience, and background checks including criminal, urine drug screen and MVR where required.