UnityPoint Health Looking for Patient Transport Driver-Emergency Transport at Des Moines IA United States Full Time

Overview :

Responsible for transporting ambulatory and non-ambulatory persons (in wheelchairs) via a UnityPoint Health Des Moines wheelchair van from a hospital campus location to the destination

Interact professionally with other healthcare professionals, patients, disabled, disadvantaged, sick and injured persons

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Commitment to our Team Weve been named a Top Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare 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 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 youre in
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment Were 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 purposeto improve the health of the people and communities we serve

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

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Responsibilities : Job Duties

Job Duties

Safely maintain and operate a wheelchair van while in compliance with all laws and requirements pertaining to the operation of the vehicle and adheres to safety rules and practices

Secures all passengers in the van

Provide door-through-door pick-up and drop-off

Map out routes to and from specified destinations, identifying the most efficient route

Complete daily vehicle and equipment inspection

Assists individuals or maneuvers wheelchair on and off the vehicle

Adheres to all traffic regulations

Ensures that seat belts, hook-ups, and harnesses are in working order and secure on all mobility devices as appropriate

Reports any maintenance problems to manager or director

Keeps vehicle interior and exterior clean

Reports accidents and incidents in writing to manager or director

Performs other related duties as required

May need to collect payment when patient / family is paying by check or cash

Customer Service

Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations

Integrates and demonstrates FOCUS Values and Expectations for Personal and Service Excellence to guide professional behaviors, Balance team and individual responsibilities, be open and objective to others views, give and welcome feedback, contribute to positive team goals, and put the success of the team above own interests all while adhering to policies and procedures UP-DM

Basic UPH Performance Criteria

Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines

Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance

Employee maintains current licenses and / or certifications required for the position

Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal / state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare

Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year

Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (eg Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse

Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention to manager or director

Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance

Qualifications : Minimum Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position

Preferred or Specialized

Not required to perform the essential functions of the position

Education :

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience :

Customer service experience

Previous driving experience preferred

License(s) / Certification(s) :

Current Iowa D Chauffer License

BLS (will be obtained during training)

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Local geographical knowledge and ability to operate GPS device

Must be able to work with minimal supervision and assume responsibility for timely completion of assigned functions

Must be able to communicate effectively with people of a diverse professional, educational, and cultural background

Other :

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position