Transporter

UnityPoint Health - Allen 

Shift: PRN as needed; hours vary between 7a-8p; may include holidays and weekends

Benefits Eligible 

Transport associates are responsible for safely and efficiently transporting patients, visitors, equipment, and goods throughout the facility.  Transporters clean equipment and redistribute equipment as needed. Transporters interact with Rover application to maintain accurate patient records.

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.

• Transport patients, charts, and required equipment to various treatment and diagnostic areas safely
• Follows established departmental policies and procedures to accurately verify and transport the patient.
• Communicates with nurses/departments using Vocera to update status and locations of patients.
• Interacts with EPIC ROVER to accurately update patient status and location records.
• Cleans and redistributes wheelchairs and carts throughout hospital as needed. Organizes equipment rooms

• Must complete on the job training. 
• Must possess excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to understand written, verbal, and other sensory stimuli.
• Must be able to cope effectively with stressful situations and time constraints.
• Must be able to interpret scientific data in a logical and coherent manner. 
• Must be able to independently solve problems and follow detailed written and verbal instruction.
• Must be able to work well with all customers and co-workers. 
• Must demonstrate a cooperative, courteous, and dependable working performance. 
• Must possess high integrity and always maintain confidentiality.
• High school diploma or equivalent education preferred
• Previous patient care experience preferred