Patient Transporter, Full Time

Mercy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a dedicated transport associate to move patients and equipment across the Medical Center, ensuring safe patient handling and proper body mechanics.

You will maintain equipment PAR levels, collaborate with multiple departments, and use Epic to track patient location and equipment movement. A High School Diploma or equivalent and two years of customer service experience are preferred, along with BLS CPR/AED certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Two years of customer service experience.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED) certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients and equipment to and from various departments within the Medical Center.
• Assist with patient-related activities as assigned and ensure safety and proper body mechanics.
• Maintain PAR levels for equipment across locations.
• Collaborate with colleagues within the Patient Transportation Department and other departments.
• Use Epic software to track patient location and equipment movement throughout the facility.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Epic software

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

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 to track equipment movement throughout the facility.

Position Details

Preferred Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Find your calling at Mercy!

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 to track equipment movement throughout the facility.
Preferred Education: 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.