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CoxHealth

Transporter Centralized Transport

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What they do

A Patient Transporter or Orderly moves hospital patients from one place to another and cleans equipment and facilities. May assist with basic care of patients such as feeding and dressing. Works in hospitals or in long-term care facilities.

$33,054 / year median in Missouri

+1% projected growth

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Job Description

Facility CoxHealth South:
3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807 Department 1156 Centralized Patient Transport SGF Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Hours 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM Work Shift Evening Shift (United States of America) CoxHealth Is a Leading Healthcare System Serving 25 Counties Across Southwest Missouri And Northern Arkansas. The Organization Includes Six Hospitals, 5 ERs, And Over 80 Clinics. CoxHealth Has Earned The Following Honors For Workplace Excellence Named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to work five times. Named one of America's Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads. Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025). Benefits Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week) For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth Job Description Under the direct supervision of the Director or designee performs those duties directly involved with the transport of patients to and from departments / units throughout the hospital. Interacts with nursing personnel to assure continuance of care during the transport process. Assumes responsibility for patients, equipment, and functions.
Education:
Required:
High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience:
▪ No experience required
Skills:
▪ Must be physically capable of lifting and moving patients. Must have good communication skills with patients, visitors, and co-workers.
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
▪ N/A