Patient Transporter - FT/Days -Mercy Jefferson

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Jefferson is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to transport patients and equipment within the Radiology Department. The role emphasizes safe handling, body mechanics, and accurate tracking of patient and equipment movements using the Epic system.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least two years of customer service experience. BLS CPR/AED certification is required. The position offers full-time hours and Mercy benefits.

Qualifications

• Two years customer service experience.
• PCA functions include patient and equipment transport.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients and equipment between departments.
• Assist with patient-related activities as assigned.
• Use Epic to track patient locations and equipment movement.
• Coordinate with Radiology and other departments to ensure safe transport.

Skills

Customer service

Epic software

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Epic software

Job description

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Job Profile Summary

Transports patients and equipment to and from various departments within the Medical Center. Performs various patient related activities, as assigned. Patients are transported in a safe manner and proper body mechanics are utilized at all times. Maintains PAR levels for equipment in various locations throughout the Medical Center. Continuously shows the ability to work well with other co-workers (both within the Patient Transportation Department and other departments). Uses Epic software to track each patient's location as they travel to and from designated areas throughout the facility. Uses Epic software to track equipment movement throughout the facility.

Position Details

Location

Mercy Hospital Jefferson - Radiology Department

1400 US Highway 61

Festus, Missouri 63028

Hours/Schedule

Full-Time

Additional Job Description

Education Preferred: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Experience: Two years customer service experience.

Certifications: BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED) program

Other: The physical demands described here are the representative of the minimums that must be met by an employee to perform all essential functions of the job.

Physical Requirements

• Position requires the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift.
• Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

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