Patient Transporter

Hospital Housekeeping Systems • St Louis, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

HHS is seeking friendly, compassionate team players to transport patients and patient equipment throughout Mercy Hospital South. The role supports a safe, comfortable healing environment by providing excellent service to every patient. Patient Transporters work with nursing, medical staff, and other hospital departments, maintain transport equipment, and assist the department as needed. Full-time and part-time positions are available, with day, evening, and night shifts based on facility needs. Applicants must pass a background check and drug screen and provide proof of employment eligibility in the United States.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Communicate effectively in English and work well in a team environment.
• Practice good personal hygiene, be neatly groomed, and wear a uniform.
• Hold American Heart Association CPR certification or obtain certification through HHS.
• Have a GED or high school diploma.
• Pass a background check and drug screen and provide proof of employment eligibility in the United States.
• Be able to stand, walk, squat, bend, twist, kneel, and reach continuously throughout a shift.
• Be able to push and pull carts or equipment weighing over 100 pounds on tile and carpeted floors continuously throughout a shift.
• Be able to operate equipment necessary to perform the job's essential functions.

Nice To Haves

• Patient transportation experience.
• Experience in cleaning, environmental services, custodial or janitorial work, healthcare, patient care, or equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients in wheelchairs, hospital beds, or on stretchers.
• Work with nursing, medical staff, and other hospital departments to support excellent patient satisfaction.
• Practice cooperation, patience, effective communication, and teamwork.
• Clean and disinfect patient transport equipment to ensure patient safety.
• Follow HHS and regulatory procedures and best practices.
• Assist team members and management as needed to help the department operate efficiently.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules
• Excellent training
• Competitive wages
• Work-life balance
• Job satisfaction
• Promotion opportunities
• Paid time off
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• 401(k)
• Short-term disability
• Voluntary life insurance
• Safety Incentive Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED