Transport Aide

Location Address: 4050 Coon Rapids Blvd NW Coon Rapids, MN 55433-2522 Date Posted: July 16, 2026 Department: 38016710 Mercy Patient Transportation Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America) Shift Length: 8 hour shift Hours Per Week: 32 Union Contract: SEIU-4-Mercy Service Workers-SMC Weekend Rotation: Every Other Job Summary: As a Transport Aide at Allina Health, you will ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate movement of patients and medical equipment throughout the hospital. The role is crucial in maintaining the flow of operations, reducing wait times, and enhancing patient satisfaction. By prioritizing patient comfort and adhering to strict safety protocols, you will contribute to a supportive and healing environment, aiding in the mission to provide exceptional care where we are all together better Key Position Details: FTE .8 (64 hours per two week pay period) 8-hour day/evening Every other weekend Job Description: Provides support in transferring and transporting patients, pharmaceuticals, lab specimens and blood products. Responsible for the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients, equipment and patient related items to their destinations enabling the health care team to perform their duties. Principle Responsibilities Transports patients to designated treatments or procedures. Safely transports, lifts and positions patients to and from cart, wheelchair, bed and chair using appropriate safe patient moving techniques and equipment. Coordinates the timing of transports to meet patient care needs. Communicates to patient care units if delays occur. Recognizes emergency situations and escalates to appropriate member of health care team. Demonstrates expert knowledge of machine and manual transfer protocols. Utilizes each transfer as an opportunity to communicate and teach protocols to other health care staff. Assures that transfer equipment is well maintained and properly stored. Monitors equipment needing repair and pulls broken equipment from service. Utilizes electronic medical record transport system. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description Preferred Qualifications High school diploma or GED 0 to 2 years of previous health care experience 0 to 2 years of previous transport experience Licenses/Certifications Allina in-house BLS or RQI BLS training required within 30 days of hire Physical Demands Medium Work: Lifting weight up to 50 lbs. occasionally, up to 25 lbs. frequently Pay Range Pay Range: $20.11 to $26.51 per hour The pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work. Benefit Summary Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. Thats why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being mind, body, spirit and community of you and your family members. Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey. In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events. Benefits include: Medical/Dental PTO/Time Away Retirement Savings Plans Life Insurance Short-term/Long-term Disability Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness) Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer *Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union. People at Allina Health have a career of making a difference in the lives of the millions of patients we see each year at our 90+ clinics, 12 hospitals and through a wide variety of specialty care services in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Were a not-for-profit organization committed to enriching your career by providing ongoing training, competitive compensation, support for work-life balance and ways to give back to the communities we serve. Join our team of 27,000+ employees your career opportunities are limitless! Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere for our employees, patients, and community. Allina Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Allina Health is an E-Verify Employer Allina Health complies with federal requirements to verify the employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Allina Health is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from each new employees Form I-9 to records available from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization. An E-Verify case must be created no later than the third business day after the employee starts work for pay. All Forms I-9 must be completed and received by the Office of Human Resources accordingly. For more information, link to: Right to Work Poster (e-verify.gov) E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish Application Instructions: External Candidates: Click Apply to start your application. You will need to either create an account or sign into your account to submit an application. 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