Transporter - General Service - Limited Tenure

Mayo Clinic; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

HSA/FSAs

Retirement package

Job summary

Mayo Clinic is hiring a patient transporter to move patients and associated items safely across the Rochester campus. You will interact with nurses, technicians, and staff, using a smartphone to receive assignments and ensure smooth patient flow.

The role requires physical stamina, strong communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment. Training includes at least 80 hours on-the-job and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous customer service experience required.
• Ability to work independently and in a group with minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and professional conduct under stress.
• Basic computer skills; proficiency in Word and Outlook.
• Must read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients, visitors, and related items across Mayo Clinic campus safely.
• Interact with nurses, radiology techs, desk staff, door attendants, and others.
• Receive assignments via iPhone and pager and work independently or as a team.
• Stand/walk 10–12 miles per 8-hour shift; push/pull patients up to 200 lbs, up to 350 lbs.
• Use slider board/sheet to transfer patients and follow isolation protocols.
• Disinfect equipment after patient use and request maintenance as needed.
• Work hours may include days, evenings, overnights, holidays, and weekends with rotating days off.
• Minimum 80 hours of on-the-job training required.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Professional demeanor

Teamwork

Problem solving

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

In this role employees will have direct patient contact. The primary function is to transport patients, visitors and patient related items throughout the Mayo Clinic campus in a safe and efficient manner. Employees will have frequent interaction with nurses, radiology techs, desk staff, door attendants and others. Employees will receive primary work assignments via an iPhone and pager. Employee must be able to function independently and as a team member with minimal supervision or direction and possess knowledge with the use of a smart phone. Proper input and management of transport requests may be required via computers and/or working with dispatch staff via telephone. Employees in this role will stand and/or walk 10-12 miles per 8-hour shift and frequently push/pull patients up to 200 pounds and occasionally up to or exceeding 350 pounds. Employees must demonstrate proficiency in the safe operation of multiple types of motorized patient transport equipment which require exceptional fine motor skills. In addition, employees must have full use of hands, ability to perform repetitive wrist and elbow movements, repetitive foot motions and trunk rotate/twist/reach actions. Employees are required to disinfect equipment after each patient use and request maintenance as needed through the appropriate channels. Performing wheelchair roundups to General Service storage locations or designated floors is a daily task. Employees will transport patients who require the use of oxygen, intravenous pumps, wound vacs and/or other special equipment, as well as assist patients in and out of wheelchairs/stretchers and perform correct patient identification by utilizing two patient identifiers (name and date of birth). When a patient is on oxygen, it must be confirmed with a nurse that the patient has a minimum of 30 minutes of oxygen before transportation occurs. Employees are required to use a slider board and slider sheet to transfer patients to/from beds and/or stretchers with assistance from other care team members. Employees are required to confirm with staff and adhere to the medical isolation precautions and protocols. This requires additional hands-on training. Employees must provide detailed verbal communication to appropriate staff during the drop off and pick up of patients in the inpatient setting. Working hours may include days, evenings, overnights, holidays, and weekends with rotating days off. Staff may be required to attend meetings outside of their normal work schedule and/or assist in the training of new employees. A minimum of 80 hours of on the job training is necessary to perform basic job functions.

Qualifications

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Previous customer service experience required. Previous hospital, clinical or patient care experience preferred. Must be able to work independently and in a group setting with minimal supervision. Requires exceptional verbal communication skills as well as telephone and human relation skills to interact with patients, guests and staff. Must communicate effectively in a professional and respectful manner during high-stress situations. Must be able to adapt to unpredictable and stressful situations, while maintaining a calm and pleasant demeanor. Strong problem solving skills are necessary. Must be able to demonstrate exceptional initiative and a proven ability to quickly respond to customer needs in a fast paced work environment. Basic computer skills are required, with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English. Providing patients and visitors assistance as necessary, such as patients experiencing nausea symptoms while in route to their destination. Transport patients on a monitor cart to/from an intensive care unit (ICU) which requires Nurse and/or Respiratory Therapist accompaniment. Continuously monitor the patient’s condition during transport when a patient care staff member has not accompanied. During transport if medical staff is needed to evaluate the patient’s condition, the transporter may be required to call a code blue.

This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship/we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

This position is Limited Tenure. Limited Tenure (LT) means that if you are offered the position and accept it:

• You will be categorized as a regular employee during this tenure, but employment will be terminated at the established end date.
• You commit to stay in this position until the end of the tenure (approximately 24 months from date of hire) before you become eligible to transfer to a new position.
• After the completion of the limited tenure assignment, it is your responsibility to secure another role within Mayo through the job vacancy process or employment will be ended upon the completion of the limited tenure assignment.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

$20.00 - $26.44 / hour

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Monday - Friday; 7:00am - 3:30pm. This is a limited tenure position.

Weekend Schedule

None

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.