Transporter

Mercycare; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids seeks a Transporter to safely move patients between nursing floors and radiology, supporting patient flow and department operations. The role requires teamwork, adherence to safety protocols, and effective communication with patients and staff.

Preferred candidates have a High School Diploma or equivalent, prior medical setting experience, and current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent strongly preferred; relevant experience considered in lieu of diploma.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Must possess safe body mechanics and the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from nursing floors, radiology, and other ancillary departments.
• Assist with patient tracking and workflow to support department efficiency.
• Maintain cleanliness of transportation equipment and ensure safety guidelines are followed.
• Provide support during student rotations and assist with departmental needs as required.

Skills

Safe body mechanics

Good communication

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

## TransporterApplylocations: Mercy Medical Centerposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR104963**Work Shift**Variable/Rotating Shifts**Scheduled Weekly Hours**0**Summary**This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by safely transporting patients to and from a nursing floor to radiology or another ancillary department. Will work as a team to meet the needs of the business, hospital and department.**Job Description****Job Duties*** Ensure that all accurate and clinically relevant information is communicated with patients, their families and co-workers at hand offs and other times as needed. Take all measures necessary to ensure that the appropriate and involved parties have communicated necessary information in order to allow for the best possible patient outcome.* Transport patients for the Radiology Department as well as for Ancillary departments to and from the nursing floor for procedures.* Picks up laundry throughout Radiology department and restocks linens.* Maintains cleanliness of transportation equipment.* Performs patient tracking workflow processes* Utilizes and follows proper Isolation Practices* Oversees training of students during Transport rotation* Works as a team to meet the needs of the business and helps in the department as needed.* Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities*** Safe body mechanics to help prevent injury.* Good communication skills.* Must possess critical thinking skills and have a perception of what the patient needs.**Professional Experience*** Previous work or training in medical setting preferred.**Education*** High School Diploma or equivalent strongly preferred. Relevant experience to be considered in lieu of diploma.**Licensure, Certification, Registration*** Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support, in accordance with the American Heart Association required. **Physical Requirements**Medium: Exert 20-50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 10-15 lbs. of force frequently**Pay Rate Type**Hourly***Mercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.***Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.