Patient Transporter (Full Time) Days

Mercy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Patient Transporter to move patients and equipment between departments, ensuring safety and using proper body mechanics. Responsibilities include attaching telemetry monitors, coordinating with care teams, and documenting movements in Epic.

Requires a High School Diploma, CPR/BLS, and at least 3 months of experience; EASI Lead Placement for remote telemetry training preferred. Mercy offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to grow within a caring healthcare system.

Qualifications

• Transports patients and equipment between hospital departments.
• Attaches and uses telemetry monitoring devices.
• Works with care teams, maintaining safety and body mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Move patients and equipment safely according to department needs.
• Attach/detach telemetry devices and ensure proper function.
• Log movements in Epic and coordinate with units.

Skills

Patient transport

Telemetry monitoring

Epic software

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. Transports patients in a safe manner and proper body mechanics are utilized at all times. Safely attaches (and removes) Telemetry Monitoring devices to (and from) patients, upon request. Maintains PAR levels for equipment in various locations throughout Mercy. 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 patient and equipment movement throughout the facility. Responsible for connecting, disconnecting, cleaning and storing remote telemetry devices. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Licensure:
Experience: More than 3 months
Certification/Registration: BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED) program
Other Skills and Knowledge: 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 Qualifications
Education: Post-secondary education in nursing or clinical/patient care field
Licensure:
Experience: Two years customer service experience
Certification/Registration:
Other Skills and Knowledge: Completion of EASI Lead Placement for Remote Telemetry Monitoring training.

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.