Job Description

Methodist Hospital is looking to hire a Hospital Transport Aide to join our team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Transporters will work with hospital staff in ancillary departments, patient care units and the rehabilitation department to provide safe, courteous, and efficient transport services to all patients within Methodist Hospital inpatient areas. Transporters will perform or assist with the transfers of patient to appropriate mode of transport vehicle. Transporters will use communication and technology to assist in the efficiency of the transport service. Duties require initiative, organizational skills, written and telephone communication skills, base level computer skills, and meeting schedule timelines. MH transporters need to work collaboratively as a team with all care providers and other internal customers. Daily flexibility in work duties is a requirement to support the department in meeting its patient care needs.

Work Schedule: FTE 0.6, 24 hours per week, 10am-6:30pm, every other weekend.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be able to work independently.
• Must be able to problem-solve using good communication and people skills.
• Strong verbal communication, customer relations, and listening skills are essential.
• Must be able to promote and maintain good customer relations and patient confidentiality.
• Must be trained in and demonstrate proficiency in clinical procedures, infection control practices, body mechanics and transfer training.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with a wide variety of patients including those with speech and hearing impairments.

Preferred qualifications:

• High School Graduate/GED
• Previous experience as a rehab aide, radiology aide, nursing assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant training.
• Current enrollment in an allied health program.
• Six months experience in a customer service or volunteer position

Benefits:

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health
As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.