• Job Description

  Req#: JR244376

  Find your calling at Mercy!

  Transports patients and equipment to and from various departments within the Medical Center. Performs various patient related activities, as assigned. Patients are transported in a safe manner and proper body mechanics are utilized at all times. Maintains PAR levels for equipment in various locations throughout the Medical Center. Continuously shows the ability to work well with other co-workers (both within the Patient Transportation Department and other departments). Uses Epic software to track each patient's location as they travel to and from designated areas throughout the facility. Uses Epic software to to track equipment movement throughout the facility.

  Position Details:

  
  Certifications: BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED) program
  Other: The physical demands described here are the representative of the minimums that must be met by an employee to perform all essential functions of the job.
  Preferred Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
  Preferred Licensure:
  Preferred Experience: Two years customer service experience.
  Preferred Certifications:
  Preferred Other:

  Physical Requirements:
  • Position requires the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs on a regular basis.
  • Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift.
  • Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

  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.

  
  
  keyword(s): Patient Transport Transporter Medical Transport Patient Escort Hospital Transport Healthcare Support Patient Mobility Wheelchair Assistance Stretcher Transport Safe Patient Handling Lifting and Transferring Transportation Services Patient Safety Hospital Operations Support Services Customer Service Communication Skills Time Management CPR Certified (if required) BLS Certification (if required) Team Collaboration Equipment Handling Transport Logistics Compassionate Care Patient Assistance

• About the company

  Mercy, named one of the top five large U.S. health systems for four consecutive years by IBM Watson Health, serves millions annually. Mercy is one of the nation’s most highly integrated, multi-state health care systems, including more than 40 acute care, managed and specialty (heart, children’s, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, convenient urgent care locations, imaging centers and pharmacies. Mercy has 900 physician practices and outpatient facilities, more than 4,000 Mercy Clinic physicians and advanced practitioners and 40,000-plus co-workers serving patients and families across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Mercy also has clinics, outpatient services and outreach ministries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. In addition, Mercy's IT division, Mercy Technology Services, and Mercy Virtual commercially serve providers and patients from coast to coast.

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