Transporter

Overview

Shift: 8:00am-4:30pm; Monday-Friday.

Patient Transporter, under the direction of the Manager of Imaging Services or assigned supervisor, is responsible for transporting patients; assisting in lifting, moving, and attending to patients; maintaining cleanliness of transportation equipment and patient waiting and dressing areas; assisting in the radiology offices and assigned imaging area. 

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Job Performance  

• Readily responds to transport requests via the RIS/HIS system 

• Always checks two patient identifiers prior to transporting patient to next care area 

• Transports patient via, cart or wheelchair based on request 

• Provides pertinent patient information to the next care area 

• Reports any delays, need for assistance or emergencies to the patient care area 

Patient Care  

• Acknowledges patients, visitors and healthcare provider upon arrival to the unit/department.  

• Informs patient about transport using AIDET  

• Offers supportive conversations to help ease patient anxiety/fear is needed 

• Checks for and acquires patient consents from nursing staff, reports any special conditions (i.e. NPO, etc. or any impairments/communication barriers) and communicates preps for diagnostic procedures prior to transporting patient. 

Qualifications

Education:  High School graduate or GED equivalent. Medical Terminology preferred.

Experience:  1-2 years of experience in a hospital setting. Prior Transport experience preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s):  CPR certification. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:  Adaptability, Collaboration, Communication – written & verbal, Decision making, Flexibility, Customer/patient focused, Interpersonal skills, Managing priorities/deadlines, Planning and organizing skills, Technical Aptitude – ability to learn new systems quickly Required. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Other:  Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

*Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs. The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.