Valet - PRN, Days

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship is seeking a patient transport attendant to operate a Mercy patient transport van, assist with transfers, and ensure safe transport for non-ambulatory and ambulatory patients.

A current Class E or equivalent driver’s license and BLS certification are required. Responsibilities include daily van inspections, keeping the vehicle clean and fueled, and delivering excellent customer service while coordinating with dispatch via UHF radio.

Qualifications

• Competent with transfer and lift techniques and utilization of a gait belt for ambulatory patients
• Competent with disconnecting wall oxygen and transferring to portable oxygen with accurate liter setting for transport
• Competent with operating the wheelchair lift and securing system
• Good customer service skills
• Ability to communicate clearly via UHF radio with dispatch
• Ensure vehicle is kept clean and serviced appropriately
• Report all defects to manager

Responsibilities

• Operation of a Mercy patient transport van to pick up and deliver patients per guidelines
• Safely transfer non-ambulatory patients to and from wheelchairs and transport van
• Provide ambulation assistance for ambulatory patients
• Keep van clean and fueled; report deficiencies promptly
• Provide exceptional customer service in keeping with Mercy's mission and standards

Skills

Transfer techniques

Communication via radio

Customer service

Ambulatory/Non-ambulatory transfers

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Operation of a Mercy patient transport van to include pick-up and delivery of patients consistent with established guidelines of practice. Responsible for the safe and proper transfer of non-ambulatory patients to and from the wheelchair, safe transport of patients via the wheelchair, ambulation assistance to and from the transport van for ambulatory patients, and proper and safe transport of both non-ambulatory and ambulatory patients via the transport van. This position will be contingent upon maintaining a current and valid Class E or equivalent drivers license.

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Operation of a Mercy patient transport van to include pick-up and delivery of patients consistent with established guidelines of practice. Responsible for the safe and proper transfer of non-ambulatory patients to and from the wheelchair, safe transport of patients via the wheelchair, ambulation assistance to and from the transport van for ambulatory patients, and proper and safe transport of both non-ambulatory and ambulatory patients via the transport van. This position will be contingent upon maintaining a current and valid Class E or equivalent drivers license.

Inspect the transport van daily and report any deficiencies to management promptly. Keep the van clean at all times; keep the vehicle sufficiently fueled.

Performs related duties as assigned; provide exceptional customer service to all in keeping with Mercys mission, values and Service Standards.

Position Details

Location

Mercy Hospital Southeast - Cancer Center

789 S Mount Auburn Road

Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

Hours/Schedule

PRN

Days 745a-200p or 700a-330p

Licensure: This position will be contingent upon maintaining a current and valid E Class or equivalent drivers license

Certification/Registration: BLS

OTHER SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE: Competent with transfer and lift techniques and utilization of a gait belt for ambulatory patients; competent with disconnecting wall oxygen and transferring to portable oxygen with accurate liter setting for transport; competent with operating the wheelchair lift and securing system; good customer service skills; ability to communicate clearly by use of UHF radio with dispatch; ensure vehicle is kept clean and serviced appropriately; report all defects to manager.

Preferred Education: High School Diploma/GED

Preferred Experience: 1+ year(s)experience driving passengers using a transport van or equivalent

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.