Patient Transporter (Non-Exempt)

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement plan matching

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking a Transporter to move patients and equipment safely across departments. The role uses Epic to track patient locations and equipment movement throughout the Medical Center.

Prioritizes safe body mechanics and teamwork with the Patient Transportation Department. Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent and two years of customer service experience; BLS CPR/AED certification is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Transports patients and equipment between departments within the Medical Center.
• Maintains PAR levels for equipment across locations.
• Uses Epic to track patient location and equipment movement.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Epic software

Education

High School Diploma

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.

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.

Education

Position Details

Licensure

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.

Preferred Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Licensure

Preferred Experience: Two years customer service 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.