Patient Transporter: Safe, Compassionate Hospital Transport

CommonSpirit Health; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's Mercy Medical Center in Merced, CA is seeking a Patient Transporter to provide essential patient and item transport across the campus, ensuring a courteous, patient-centered experience.

You will verify patient identity, assist with transfers, use proper body mechanics, and support the imaging and procedure teams while maintaining safety, cleanliness, and reliable equipment handling in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support - CPR certification at hire or prior.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in medical office or hospital environment is preferred.
• Proficiency with computers and patient chart access.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients and related items across the campus in a safe, timely manner.
• Verify patient identification and assist transfers using proper body mechanics.
• Assist imaging/procedure teams and prepare rooms and equipment as needed.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and report equipment issues promptly.
• Demonstrate patient safety and exceptional customer service at all times.

Skills

AIDET communication

SBAR handoff

Patient service

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Computers

Safe patient handling devices

Job description

CommonSpirit Health's Mercy Medical Center in Merced, CA is seeking a Patient Transporter to provide essential patient and item transport across the campus, ensuring a courteous, patient-centered experience.

You will verify patient identity, assist with transfers, use proper body mechanics, and support the imaging and procedure teams while maintaining safety, cleanliness, and reliable equipment handling in a fast-paced hospital setting.