Escort/Transporter

• Area of Interest: Patient Care

• FTE/Hours per pay period: .40

• Department: Radiology Administration

• Shift: 2nd shift: Monday - Thursday, 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm, for 32 hours per pay period. Alternating weekends 7:30 am -4:00 pm.

• Job ID: 183748

Overview

Shift: Part-time, 2nd shift: Monday - Thursday, 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm, for 32 hours per pay period. Alternating weekends 7:30 am -4:00 pm.

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.

Why UnityPoint Health?

Why UnityPoint Health?    

Commitment to our Team – 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.   

Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.   

Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.    

• Caring is what we do, and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally.  

• You can only give your best when you feel your best, and we help you live well with dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members to give you peace of mind.   

• We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest, and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you.  

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – At UnityPoint Health, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected.  

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.   

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Responsibilities

Administrative and Customer Support

• Transports patients safely to and from the Radiology department while maintaining high standard of care. Uses two patient identifiers when getting and returning patients.

• Safely operates and maintains wheelchairs, carts, Hoyer lift, and slide devices.

• Answers incoming calls, taking adequate messages.

• Faxes or mails reports as requested.

• Burns CDs or pushes images electronically as requested. Appropriately documents Releases of Information.

• Digitizes films as needed and loads outside images into the PACS system.

• Assists Imaging Technologists with obtaining checklists and screening forms.

• Assists Imaging Technologists with patient throughput.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

• Six months previous medical-related experience