Patient Transporter-Lead (Full Time) Days

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship is seeking a Transporter to move patients and equipment within the Medical Center. You will transport patients and equipment, train new co-workers on the transport process, and ensure safety with proper body mechanics.

The role uses Epic software to track patient and equipment movement and to locate patients throughout the facility. The position requires at least one year of transporting experience and two years of customer service, BLS

Qualifications

• One year transporting experience
• Two years customer service experience
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED) program
• Physical ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis

Responsibilities

• Transports patients and equipment to and from various departments.
• Trains new co-workers on all aspects of the Transport process.
• Ensures patients are transported safely with proper body mechanics.
• Uses Epic software to track patient location and equipment movement.

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. Trains new co-workers on all aspects of the Transport process. Ensures 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 Mercy. Regularly wears personal protective equipment (PPE). 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. Trains new co-workers to operate Epic correctly. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and guiding principles and Mercy Service Standards. Performs all other duties as assigned.

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. Trains new co-workers on all aspects of the Transport process. Ensures 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 Mercy. Regularly wears personal protective equipment (PPE). 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. Trains new co-workers to operate Epic correctly. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and guiding principles and Mercy Service Standards. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education

Position Details:

Licensure

Experience: One year Transporting 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. Most physical demands below, plus: Minimal: mid lift of <100# (rare), carrying 12 lbs, push 44 lbs, Pulling 42 lbs, crouching, hand coordination, gripping, pinching, and data entry Occasional: pulling 30# Continuous: Pushing up to 30 lbs, balancing

Preferred Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Licensure

Preferred Experience:

Preferred Certifications

Preferred Other:

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.