Patient Transporter- Weekend shift- PRN

Job Summary Transports patients, specimens and equipment throughout the facility. This is a PRN (as needed) position working variable shifts to cover for vacations, leave of absences, etc. No guaranteed hours or benefits.

Primary Responsibilities Transports patients via wheelchair, stretcher or bed to designated sites, including those with oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips, monitors and other equipment.

Assists patients with entering and exiting vehicles, and transfer from or to wheelchairs or stretchers.

Delivers equipment and specimens to requesting staff or department.

Might assist staff with removal of deceased bodies from units and transport to morgue.

Greets and provides information and direction to patients and visitors.

Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

May clean and disinfect hospital equipment, including intravenous pumps, drips, and monitors, using established cleaning guidelines.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience.

Experience No experience required.

Physical Requirements Constant standing and walking.

Frequent use of hearing and speech for oral communication; distinguishing body sounds and alarms.

Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling of objects weighing 0-25 lbs.

Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry.

Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.

Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.

Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships.

Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling of objects weighing 25-50 lbs.

Occasional lifting/moving patients.

Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.

Occasional driving.

Professional Certifications State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin. Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA).

Work Shift Variable shift. 24/7 department, weekend and holiday shifts possible.

Benefits SSM Health offers a comprehensive benefits package to fit employees’ needs. Paid parental leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible payment options: voluntary benefit through DailyPay provides instant access to earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront tuition coverage: upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

Equal Opportunity Employer SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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