Overview

POSITION SUMMARY

The Transporter safely moves patients to and from hospital areas and the Imaging Services Department in a wheelchair or on a stretcher cart for various imaging examinations and procedures while providing compassionate and attentive patient care. 

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.

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Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The associate is aware of hospital and department compliance for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of department or hospital administrative staff.
• Purposefully conducts all aspects of the job in an ethical manner in support of the hospital’s commitment to ethical behavior in all areas of personal and professional activity.
• Successfully completes hospital-wide orientation, annual hospital competencies and department/unit specific competencies.
• For the safety of our patients and co-workers, St. Luke’s Hospital requires seasonal and job related vaccinations. This is reviewed regularly during periodic health assessments.
• Safely transports patients to and from hospital areas and departments utilizing proper equipment (wheelchair or cart) appropriate to the patient’s condition and lifting techniques.
• Promptly transports patient to destination and notifies patient arrival to designated individual.
• Perform patient transfers with approved transfer mobility equipment when appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Understand requirements for student supervision as outlined in the Student Supervision policy.
• Support the School of Radiology educational process.
• Maintain current knowledge of School of Radiology policies, procedures and student progress.
• Communicate with School of Radiology faculty on student-related progress and issues.
• Maintains cleanliness of equipment and workspace and reports equipment malfunctions in a timely manner.

Qualifications

PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS

Education

• Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English. High school diploma or equivalent education required.

Qualifications/Experience

• Previous patient care experience is preferred.