Patient Transporter, Full Time

Mercy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Patient Transporter to safely move patients and equipment between departments within the Medical Center, following proper body mechanics. You will work with team members across departments and use Epic software to monitor patient locations and equipment movement throughout the facility.

The role requires a BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR/AED certification, a high school diploma or equivalent, and typically two years of customer service experience.

Qualifications

• Certifications: BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED) program.
• Preferred Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred Experience: Two years customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients and equipment between departments within the Medical Center.
• Perform various patient-related activities as assigned.
• Maintain PAR levels for equipment in locations throughout the Medical Center.
• Use Epic software to track each patient's location as they travel to and from designated areas.
• Use Epic software to track equipment movement throughout the facility.

Skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

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 track equipment movement throughout the facility.

Position Details

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

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 track equipment movement throughout the facility.

Position Details

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.

Preferred Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Experience: Two years customer service experience.

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.