Patient Transporter
Essentia Health$17.39–$22.45/hr3 openings in Duluth, MNPart timePosted 2w agoStill open, checked every nightOpen in 1 location
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Minnesota
3 open- $17.39–$22.45/hr
Duluth, MN (opens on this page)
Part time · Posted 2w ago
- $17.39–$22.45/hr
Duluth, MN (opens on this page)
Part time · Posted 2w ago
- $17.39–$22.45/hr
Duluth, MN (opens on this page)
Part time · Posted 2w ago
How this pay compares
This posting states $17.39–$22.45 an hour. Open patient transporter jobs in Minnesota post a median of $21.74 an hour, the middle half $19.92–$24.73, across 9 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Patient transporters employed in Minnesota earn a median of $21.42 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Union record
By the bargaining notices filed with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, unions bargain for workers at Essentia Health here: United Steel, Paper & Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial & Service Workers International Union District 11 AFL-CIO 9460-** at Duluth, MN (800 workers, contract up for renewal 30 Jun 2024); International Union of Operating Engineers Local 70 at Duluth, MN (671 workers, contract up for renewal 31 Mar 2026); United Steel, Paper & Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial & Service Workers International Union District 11 AFL-CIO 9460-11 at Duluth, MN (300 workers, contract up for renewal 30 Jun 2024). Each union represents its own unit: ask the recruiter whether this position is in one. Healthcare union contracts.
Workplace injuries
Bldg B-St. Marys Medical Center in Duluth reported 139 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 4,392,596 hours worked: 6.3 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. 1 of them describes violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
OSHA inspections here
OSHA inspected 107424 - Smdc Medical Center Dba Essentia Health Duluth in Duluth, MN on 11 Apr 2024 and cited 6 violations (6 serious), most under bloodborne pathogens (needlesticks and blood exposure), $27,300 in penalties as they stand. A citation says what OSHA found then, not how the site is now. Workplace injuries and OSHA citations.
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About the job
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
0.8
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
10/30/2026
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.
From Essentia Health's job posting for Duluth, MN, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Essentia Health
Essentia Health is a health system with more than 16,500 (source: Essentia Health, About Essentia Health) employees, 14 (source: Essentia Health, About Essentia Health) hospitals and 80 (source: Essentia Health, About Essentia Health) clinics serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Dakota. Source: Essentia Health, About Essentia Health
Based in Duluth, MNHires in Minnesota, North Dakota, WisconsinPay on its listings: 61.1% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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