Patient Transporter (Casual)
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Essentia Health
Duluth, MN, US
Summary
The patient transporter is responsible for the safe lifting and transport of patients of all ages throughout the medical facility. They must also communicate any safety concerns to staff and assist with the movement of medical supplies and equipment.
Job Description
Building Location:
Building B - St Marys Medical Center
Department:
2005000 PATIENT TRANSPORT SERVICE - SMMC HOSP
Job Description:
Come join the Patient Transport Team!!
• You will be responsible for the safe performance of mechanically appropriate patient lifts.
• You will communicate to staff any special needs encountered before, during, or after the lifting of a particular patient, especially those regarding potential safety issues.
• You will assist with transporting patients of all ages, supplies, and equipment.
• Performs related duties as required.
Education Qualifications:
No educational requirements
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification or ability to become certified within 1 month from date of hire.
FTE:
0
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Shift Rotation:
Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time:
Varies
Shift End Time:
Varies
Weekends:
yes
Holidays:
Yes
Call Obligation:
No
Union:
SMMC Main Service Workers Local 70 (SMSVW)
Union Posting Deadline:
09/19/2026
Compensation Range:
$17.39 - $22.45
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:
At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.
Essentia Health is an integrated health system serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota.
Headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, Essentia Health combines the strengths and talents of more than 15,000 employees, including more than 2,200 physicians and advanced practitioners, who serve our patients and communities through the mission of being called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives.
Essentia Health, which includes many Catholic facilities, is guided by the values of Quality, Hospitality, Respect, Joy, Justice, Stewardship, and Teamwork. The organization lives out its mission by having a patient-centered focus at 14 hospitals, 78 clinics, six long-term care facilities, six assisted living and independent living facilities, six ambulance services, 24 retail pharmacies, and one research institute.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Duluth, MN
Essentia Health is an integrated health system serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota.
Headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, Essentia Health combines the strengths and talents of more than 15,000 employees, including more than 2,200 physicians and advanced practitioners, who serve our patients and communities through the mission of being called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives.
Essentia Health, which includes many Catholic facilities, is guided by the values of Quality, Hospitality, Respect, Joy, Justice, Stewardship, and Teamwork. The organization lives out its mission by having a patient-centered focus at 14 hospitals, 78 clinics, six long-term care facilities, six assisted living and independent living facilities, six ambulance services, 24 retail pharmacies, and one research institute.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Duluth, MN
