Summer Student - Transporter - General Service

Why Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans ( u2013 to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic. Benefits Highlights + Medical: Multiple plan options. + Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage. + Vision: Affordable plan with national network. + Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses. + Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future. Responsibilities Has direct patient contact and frequent interaction with nurses, radiology techs, desk staff, door attendants, etc. Transport patients, visitors, and patient-related items in a safe and efficient manner. Provide detailed verbal communication to appropriate care team member as part of the handoff during drop off and pick up of patients which includes confirming patient identification. Functions independently and as a team member with minimal supervision and possesses knowledge in the use of a smart phone. Proper input and management of transport requests may be required via computer and/or with General Service dispatch via telephone. Safely operate multiple types of motorized patient transport equipment. Disinfect equipment after each patient use and request maintenance as needed. Perform wheelchair roundups to storage locations or designated floors. Employees in this role will stand and/or walk 10-12 miles per 8-hour shift and frequently push/pull patients up to 200 pounds and occasionally up to or exceeding 350 pounds. Transport patients who require the use of oxygen, intravenous pumps, wound vacs and/or other special equipment. Uses various medical equipment and partners with the healthcare team to ensure patent safety and an oxygen warning card is completed. Understands and adheres to the medical isolation precautions, protocols, and PPE requirements. Confirm these precautions with Epic information and a member of the patientu2019s care team. At the direction/assistance from member(s) of the medical care team, frequently perform lateral slide transfers with the use of a slider board and slider sheet to transfer patients to/from beds and/or stretchers and occasionally assist with hooking up/disconnecting ceiling lift slings. Provide patient and visitor assistance as necessary. Transport critical care patients requiring Nurse and/or Respiratory Therapist accompaniment. Monitor patientu2019s condition during transport when a patient care staff member is not accompanied. Be aware of the patientu2019s medical condition while in route. Recognize and monitor changes in the patientu2019s condition which may require a medical emergency call. Working hours may include days, evenings, overnights, holidays, and weekends with rotating days off. Staff may be required to attend meetings outside of normal work schedule. Minimum of 80 hours of on-the-job training is necessary to perform basic job functions. Qualifications Qualifications u2022 Must be a child, stepchild, or spouse of a current Mayo Clinic employee. u2022 Must be currently enrolled in a degree granting program. u2022 Must be returning to college in the fall. u2022 Must be able to work a minimum of 10 weeks. u2022 Must be 18 years of age or older by the start of the program. SEOP employees should not expect vacation/days-off to be approved during their commitment. This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship/we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program. Exemption Status Nonexempt Compensation Detail $16.00 / hour Benefits Eligible No Schedule Full Time Hours/Pay Period 80 Schedule Details Monday through Friday 8:30am-5:00pm Weekend Schedule None International Assignment No Site Description Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. ( Equal Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the

Created: 2026-03-02