Transporter

UnityPoint Health; Des Moines (IA); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 25.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid time off

401K matching

Dental and health insurance

Daily Pay

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Customer service

Educación

High School Diploma/GED

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Join a team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care behind the scenes. As a Transporter, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe, timely, and respectful transport of patients, equipment, and essential items throughout the hospital. Working closely with clinical teams, you will help maintain a safe environment, support patient comfort, and contribute to efficient daily operations. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys helping others and making a difference every day.

• Area of Interest: Patient Care
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.01
• Department: Patient Transport
• Shift: As needed
• Job ID: 188926

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

• Provide safe, timely transportation for patients throughout the hospital using wheelchairs and carts.
• Verify patient identity, communicate clearly about the transport process, and support patient comfort and safety.
• Respond promptly to transport requests, relay important patient information to care teams, and assist during urgent situations, including emergency response activities.
• Follow safe patient handling practices and identify patient-specific needs to ensure quality care.
• Transport equipment and supplies between departments, maintain and sanitize transport equipment, and report maintenance concerns.
• Accurately document patient movement in electronic systems while adhering to HIPAA, infection prevention, OSHA, and hospital safety standards.
• Help maintain a clean, organized environment and demonstrate professionalism in every interaction.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent degree required.

Experience:

• Six (6) months of experience in customer service required.
• Previous patient transport experience preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Basic Life Support (BCLS) through the American Heart Association required.
• Management of Aggressive Behavior through the Management of Aggressive Behavior Training International Inc (MOAB) preferred.
• IA Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing carerequired.
• IL Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing carerequired.
• IA Adult Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing carerequired.
• IL Adult Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing carerequired.