Patient Transporter
On With Life
Ankeny, IA (In Person)
$37,440 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
The Ankeny Inpatient Nursing department is seeking a full-time Person Served Transporter to join their team! This position is a crucial part of the transdisciplinary team of experts helping persons served in the rehabilitation process. The full-time Person Served Transporter primarily works varied weekday hours between 6:00am-6:00pm based on person served transport needs, supporting our Inpatient program. On rare occasions, out of town appointments may require hours outside of 6:00am-6:00pm. There are no routine weekend or holiday expectations. You will have a general idea of your schedule each week, but some flexibility is required for last-minute changes. An active CNA license is preferred. Our Person Served Transporter positions start at $18/hour for minimal experience. We pay a 9% differential on your experienced-based wage for all hours worked between 2:00pm-10:00pm, and 11% differential for all hours worked between 10:00pm-6:00am. We do annual raises based on budget capacity, and we are also a qualified not-for-profit employer for the federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness program. What do our Person Served Transporters do? Ensures an efficient and effective rehabilitation process through timely, supportive, safe and friendly non-emergency transport of persons served and equipment to and from the facility for outing, appointments, and other person-served or organizational purposes. Plans around various schedules, assisting persons served in and out of vehicles, including lifts/transfers and the use of various safety/security apparatus, and coordinating with other rehabilitation team members. When not driving/transporting, this position also assists with various duties within the Nursing department. These duties can include but are not limited to: direct care (i.e. meal assistance), scheduling appointments, stocking rooms, managing incoming faxes, and unloading supplies. An excellent candidate for the Patient Transporter position meets the following criteria: Puts others first - those we serve are at the core of what we do; their goals and values guide all decisions Looks for opportunities to be innovative and create change Is curious and dares to be extraordinary; be willing to be both the expert and the student Expects more than others think is possible and creates a higher standard Honors the uniqueness of each individual, knowing their injury does not define their potential Is comfortable working with computers and electronic records Is passionate about meeting new people and providing encouragement Is detailed-oriented and a planner Is comfortable with and capable safely operating various types of passenger vehicles, occasionally in heavy traffic On With Life is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we make all employment-related decisions based on your competencies, talents and professional potential.