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Patient Transporter – St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

Job Summary:

The Patient Transporter moves patients, in a safe and efficient manner, from their room to other parts of the hospital as needed for patient care. The Patient Transporter must adhere to schedules and notify departments of any changes that occur in a timely manner.

Essential Functions:

• Transfers patients from one area to another by wheelchair, bed, or stretcher
• Assists in the transport of essential supplies during traumas and cardiac arrests
• Ensures patient is covered for comfort and/or privacy and always stays with patient for safety
• Maintains daily transportation logs which includes departure and arrival times, name of patient, and/or equipment transported
• Collaborates with other employees to ensure that the needs of the patient and department are met.
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• High School Degree or GED preferred

Experience:

• No experience required; On-the-job training will be provided

Skills & Abilities:

• Able to write and understand written and oral communications
• Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner
• Basic math skills

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

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All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com