Compassionate Shuttle Driver & Patient Transporter — PRN

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Iowa UI Health Care Downtown Campus is seeking a dependable Shuttle Driver and Patient Transporter to move staff, patients, and visitors between parking lots and campus locations. You will operate a passenger van and assist with wayfinding and mobility.

This PRN role requires safety-conscious, professional service, strong communication, and the ability to handle wheelchairs, beds, and carts while maintaining patient privacy and following department procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver's license appropriate for the vehicle being operated.
• Must have at least one year of driving experience.
• Must have a driving record for the past three years that meets the University of Iowa Driving Policy, including having no disqualifying violations.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a passenger van to transport UI Health Care staff to and from designated employee parking lots.
• Provide inter-clinic and intra-hospital transportation for patients, visitors, and others as assigned.
• Assist patients and visitors with transportation using wheelchairs, patient beds, carts, and other appropriate equipment.
• Collect, deliver, and return wheelchairs to assigned locations.
• Assist with patient transfers and lifting using approved equipment and procedures, as needed
• Follow all applicable Iowa Department of Transportation regulations, University of Iowa Fleet Services policies, and established safety procedures.
• Adhere to BE GOLD compliance standards and applicable departmental requirements.
• Maintain awareness of surroundings and follow safe transportation and patient-handling practices.
• Protect patient privacy and comply with all patient confidentiality policies.

Skills

Reading & writing

Valid U.S. drivers license

Driving experience

Clean driving record

Job description

The University of Iowa UI Health Care Downtown Campus is seeking a dependable Shuttle Driver and Patient Transporter to move staff, patients, and visitors between parking lots and campus locations. You will operate a passenger van and assist with wayfinding and mobility.

This PRN role requires safety-conscious, professional service, strong communication, and the ability to handle wheelchairs, beds, and carts while maintaining patient privacy and following department procedures.