Transporter

At SSM Health, we know the healing power of presence begins with compassionate employees like you. Our mission and values put the patient first and help you feel valued while respecting teamwork and collaboration.

About the role

This Equipment Maintenance position will clean and stock IV pumps throughout the hospital. The hours are 6:30am to 11pm on various days of the week.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients via wheelchair, stretcher or bed to designated sites as requested, including patients with oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips, monitors and other equipment.
• Assists patients with entering and exiting vehicles, including transfer from or to wheelchairs or stretchers.
• Delivers equipment and specimens to requesting staff or department.
• May 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.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience.
• No prior experience required.
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required (state-specific for Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin).

Physical Requirements

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling 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 objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving patients.
• Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Occasional driving.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave: One week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: Instant access to earned, unpaid base pay before payday through DailyPay (fees may apply).
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: Upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

Schedule

• Part-time: 20 scheduled weekly hours.
• Day shift.

Pay

Daily Pay: Get paid daily for the work you perform.