Patient Transporter (Casual)

Essentia Health; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability coverage

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Wellness resources

Job summary

Essentia Health in Duluth, GA is seeking a Patient Transport Team member to safely assist with patient lifts and transport. You will communicate safety needs to staff and help move patients, supplies, and equipment across the facility.

The role may involve day/evening shifts, weekends, and holidays, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) contributions, tuition reimbursement, flexible scheduling, and wellness resources.

Qualifications

• BCLS certification is required or obtainable within 1 month from date of hire.
• No formal educational requirements are listed for this role.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform mechanically appropriate patient lifts.
• Communicate to staff any special needs encountered before, during, or after lifting, especially safety issues.
• Assist with transporting patients, supplies, and equipment.
• Perform related duties as required.

Education

BCLS certification

Job description

Building Location:

Building B - St Marys Medical Center

Department:

2005000 PATIENT TRANSPORT SERVICE - SMMC HOSP

Job Description:

Job Description Summary
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:

No educational requirements

Licensure/CertificationQualifications:

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 - $22.45

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].