Patient Transport-Radiology- AS NEEDED at UnityPoint Health

Des Moines, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Transport, Safe Movement, Timely Movement, Respectful Movement, Equipment Movement, Communication, Safety Standards, Documentation, Patient Comfort, Protocol Adherence, Patient Transfer, Immobilization, Customer Service

Industry

Description

Overview The Transporter is responsible for the safe, timely, and respectful movement of patients, equipment, and essential items throughout the hospital. This role ensures accurate communication with clinical teams, maintains a clean and safe environment, and supports patient comfort during transport. The Transporter also adheres to hospital protocols, safety standards, and documentation procedures, contributing to smooth hospital operations and a positive patient experience. The Transporter will be working in collaboration with care givers, to facilitate the moving of patients to and from Radiology and Nuclear Medicine. Contributes to patient care by moving patients to and from Nursing Units via appropriate method. 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 • Manages the patient transportation between the nursing units and Radiology / Nuclear Medicine. This workflow is coordinated with the Technologist who’s scheduled to image the patient. • Maintain the safety of the transportation equipment, by reporting and removing the equipment from service. • Maintain safe / clean equipment, by making sure the equipment is clean prior to and after each use. • Assists in the transfer of patients to and from the examination table and provides proper immobilization devices for positioning or transporting as required. Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent. Previous Patient Transport experience helpful but not required. 6 months of customer service required.

Responsibilities

The Transporter is responsible for the safe, timely, and respectful movement of patients, equipment, and essential items throughout the hospital, coordinating patient transportation between nursing units and Radiology/Nuclear Medicine with the Technologist. This role also involves maintaining the safety and cleanliness of transportation equipment and assisting in patient transfers to and from examination tables.