Patient Transporter-Lead (Non-Exempt)

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Overview :

Now Hiring Full Time Evening Shift Lead Patient Transporter!

Mercy Hospital Springfield

Transports patients and equipment to and from various departments within the Medical Center. Performs various patient related activities, as assigned. Trains new co-workers on all aspects of the Transport process. Ensures 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 Mercy. Regularly wears personal protective equipment (PPE). 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 track patient and equipment movement throughout the facility. Trains new co-workers to operate Epic correctly. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and guiding principles and Mercy Service Standards. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• Experience : One year Transporting Experience. Two years customer Service.
• Certifications : BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED).
• 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. Most physical demands below, plus : Minimal : mid lift of <100# (rare), carrying <12 lbs, push <44 lbs, Pulling <42 lbs, crouching, hand coordination, gripping, pinching, and data entry Occasional : pulling <30# Continuous : Pushing up to 30 lbs, balancingPreferred Education : High School Diploma or equivalentPreferred Licensure : Preferred 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.

We Offer Great Benefits :

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

We're bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We're expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care - that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

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