Transports patients and equipment to and from various departments within the Medical Center. Performs various patient related activities, as assigned. Transports patients in a safe manner and proper body mechanics are utilized at all times. Safely attaches (and removes) Telemetry Monitoring devices to (and from) patients, upon request. Maintains PAR levels for equipment in various locations throughout Mercy. 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. Responsible for connecting, disconnecting, cleaning and storing remote telemetry devices. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Licensure:
Experience: More than 3 months
Certification/Registration: BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED) program
Other Skills and Knowledge: 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Post-secondary education in nursing or clinical/patient care field
Licensure:
Experience: Two years customer service experience
Certification/Registration:
Other Skills and Knowledge: Completion of EASI Lead Placement for Remote Telemetry Monitoring training.
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.
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.
At Mercy, care is more than a job - it’s a calling.
Every day, our caregivers bring compassion, skill and purpose to the communities we serve across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Whether you're building your career at the bedside, in a clinic or supporting care behind the scenes, you’ll find meaningful ways to make an impact - while growing in a way that’s uniquely yours.
As a physician-led, integrated health system with more than 50 hospitals and nearly 1,000 care sites, Mercy combines advanced technology, collaboration and a shared commitment to better care.
Rooted in a faith-based mission and inspired by the legacy of the Sisters of Mercy, our work is guided by a deep sense of purpose - to care for the whole person and serve our communities with compassion and dignity.
Here, you’ll find an environment where you’re supported to grow, connected to a team that cares and empowered to do your best work.
Because at Mercy, there are many paths - but one calling.
