Position Purpose:
Responsible for transporting and transferring patients to and from specified areas in a safe and professional manner. Maintains carts, wheelchairs, linens, and oxygen tanks and supplies. Acquires patient histories, assist patients to complete safety questionnaires, positions imaging coils and other imaging devices before scans are started, access patient scheduling programs and assist with scheduling add-on patients. Adheres to MercyOne's performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of MercyOne.
What you will Do:
Direct Patient Care and Patient Safety
Provides patient education
Maintains carts, wheelchairs, linens, and O2 tanks and supplies.
Adheres to all safety, infection control and employee health policies and procedures
Based on principles of growth and development, provides care appropriate to the age related needs of the patients served on his/her assigned unit which may include:
Birth – 28 days Neonate
1 – 18 Months Infant
18 Months – 3 Years Toddler
3 – 6 Years Preschool-aged
6 – 12 Years School-aged
12 – 18 Years Adolescents
18 – 65 Years Adults
65+ Years Geriatric
Hours/Schedule:
As needed, as available
Minimum Qualifications:
Requires the ability to read, write and understand the English language, and communicate effectively with patients, visitors, staff and physicians while performing their job duties.
• Good communication and time management skills required.
• Requires physical stamina and strength as well as the ability to work efficiently under stressful conditions while maintaining expected standards of care.
• Demonstrates flexibility and dependability.
• Must be able to meet MRI guidelines to work in the MRI and radiation environment
Ministry/Facility Information:
MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides excellent, personalized care close to home to the communities in the Cedar Valley. With 491 licensed beds between the three medical centers, each providing 24-hour emergency lifesaving care, MercyOne is there for you in critical moments:
With more than 2,500 colleagues, MercyOne is one of the largest employers in Northeast Iowa.
MercyOne Medical Group – Northeast Iowa is made up of more than 30 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Benton, Butler, Fayette and Tama counties.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.