Transporter - Centralized Transport - Evenings

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Retirement with Employer Match

Job summary

CoxHealth South in Springfield, Missouri is seeking a Centralized Patient Transport team member. Under supervision, you will move patients between departments and units, ensuring care continuity during transport and coordinating with nursing staff.

You will be responsible for patients and equipment, with duties including lifting and moving patients and ensuring safety during transport. No prior experience is required and a high school diploma is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• No prior experience required.
• Must be physically capable of lifting and moving patients.
• Good communication with patients, visitors and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from hospital departments and units.
• Interact with nursing staff to maintain patient care during transport.

Skills

Lifting ability

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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

2:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Work Shift

Evening 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).

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

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