Patient Transporter-Lead (Full Time) Evenings

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

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is looking for a Transport-trained professional to move patients and equipment across the Medical Center. You will learn and apply transport procedures, assist with Epic location tracking, and mentor new co-workers in Epic usage and safety protocols.

The role emphasizes safe patient handling, PPE compliance, and collaboration with multiple departments. Prior transporting experience and a High School Diploma are preferred, with BLS certification expected.

Qualifications

• One year transporting experience.
• Two years customer service experience.
• Minimal physical requirements and PPE usage.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients and equipment within the Medical Center.
• Trains new co-workers on transport processes and Epic usage.
• Ensures safe patient transport with proper body mechanics.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Epic

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.