Transporter - Centralized Transport - Days

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

Retirement with Employer Match and 20+

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a patient transport team member to support patient movement across departments in our Springfield, MO facility. This role involves direct interaction with nursing staff to maintain continuity of care during transport and to safeguard patients, equipment, and related functions.

Under supervision, you will transport patients and coordinate with clinical teams to ensure timely, safe transfers. High school diploma required; no prior experience necessary.

Qualifications

• Must be physically capable of lifting and moving patients.
• Good communication skills with patients, visitors, and co-workers.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from departments across the hospital under supervision.
• Interact with nursing staff to ensure continuity of care during transport.
• Assume responsibility for patients, equipment, and functions during transport.
• Maintain safety and accuracy in patient handling.

Skills

Physical ability

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Facility: CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department: 1156 Centralized Patient Transport SGF

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Hours: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence: Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times. Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads. Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of the Director or designee performs those duties directly involved with the transport of patients to and from departments / units throughout the hospital.

Interacts with nursing personnel to assure continuance of care during the transport process. Assumes responsibility for patients, equipment, and functions.

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience

• No experience required

Skills

• Must be physically capable of lifting and moving patients. Must have good communication skills with patients, visitors, and co-workers.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• N/A

OUR MISSION

To improve the health of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION

To be the best for those who need us.

OUR VALUES

Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

Whether you desire to work in a clinical or non-clinical capacity, CoxHealth has the perfect position for you!

CoxHealth is the region’s employer of choice because we keep our mission, vision, and values in mind with every decision for our employees and our patients.

We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Whether you're about to become a parent, have an illness or need medical information, we’re here for you. And if your goal is to live a healthy, balanced life with the best tools available, we can help with that, too.

We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life. That's why we keep our Mission, Vision and Values at the center of everything we do, every day.

Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.