Patient Transporter, PRN

Mercy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; 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 move patients and equipment across the Medical Center, ensuring safety and proper body mechanics. You will work with colleagues across departments, maintain supply levels, and use Epic software to track patient locations and equipment movement.

Strong customer service and teamwork are essential as you support a compassionate care environment. Preferred education is a high school diploma, and prior customer service experience is valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of customer service experience.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED) certification.
• Ability to push, pull, and lift 50 lbs regularly.
• Prolonged standing and walking during shifts.
• Uses Epic software to track patient location and equipment movement.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients and equipment within the Medical Center.
• Collaborate with staff across departments to ensure safe transfers.
• Maintain PAR levels for equipment and monitor supply movements.
• Utilize Epic software to track patient locations and equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CPR/BLS certified (CPR and AED)

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. 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.

Position Details

Preferred Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred 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.

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.