Compassionate Patient Transporter

UnityPoint Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K matching

Dental and health insurance

Daily Pay

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is seeking a Transporter to support safe, timely patient transport throughout the hospital. You will assist with moving patients via wheelchairs and carts, verify identities, and communicate transport status to care teams in a respectful, HIPAA-compliant manner.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma and at least 6 months of customer service experience, with BCLS certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 6 months of customer service experience.
• BCLS certification required.
• MOAB training preferred.
• IA/IL mandatory reporter trainings as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, timely transportation for patients throughout the hospital using wheelchairs and carts.
• Verify patient identity and clearly communicate transport process to ensure comfort and safety.
• Respond to transport requests and relay patient information to care teams; assist during emergencies.
• Follow safe patient handling practices and identify patient-specific needs to ensure quality care.
• Transport equipment and supplies between departments; sanitize and report maintenance concerns.
• Document patient movement in electronic systems in compliance with HIPAA and infection control.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

UnityPoint Health is seeking a Transporter to support safe, timely patient transport throughout the hospital. You will assist with moving patients via wheelchairs and carts, verify identities, and communicate transport status to care teams in a respectful, HIPAA-compliant manner.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma and at least 6 months of customer service experience, with BCLS certification preferred.