Patient Escort - Escort - Hopewell - Part Time - Varied Shifts

Position Overview

SUMMARY (Basic Purpose of the Job)
Transports patients safely and efficiently throughout facility.
Participates in department performance improvement activities.
Adapts willingly to changing departmental demands and effectively executes new and unexpected tasks.

About the Role

Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Responsibilities

• Verifies transport information from escort dispatcher to effectively plan route and keeps log of travel activities.
• Transports patients as requested in a timely fashion.
• Identifies patient by checking identity information and medical charts to ensure patient has been brought to correct area of hospital.
• Communicates effectively to patient purpose and method of transfer using transfer equipment.
• Utilizes proper transfer techniques to ensure patient safety following CH guidelines and procedures.
• Transfers medication in tampered-proof bag when applicable.
• Self-tests transport equipment to ensure safe handling and proper function.
• Removes faulty or defective equipment from service.
• Communicates and expeditiously notifies dispatching unit of any delays in transport, damaged equipment, or patient problems and concerns.
• Identifies where and how escort function can be improved and makes recommendations for change.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: None required.

Qualifications

• AHA Heartsaver AED Knowledge And Skills
• Special Training: No previous training required.

Mental, Behavioral And Emotional Abilities

Usual Work Day: 8 Hours
Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Minimal Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing

Physical Demands And Work Environment

• Frequent physical demands include: Bending, Reaching forward
• Occasional physical demands include: Sitting, Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), Carry objects, Twisting, Wrist position deviation
• Continuous physical demands include: Standing, Walking, Push/Pull
• Lifting Floor to Waist 35 lbs., Lifting Waist Level and Above 25 lbs.
• Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Minimal Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing
• Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Minimal Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing
• Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Minimal Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing

Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks

• Bloodborne Pathogens
• Dust/Particulate Matter
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations
• Extreme Noise Levels

Pay

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.

Benefits

• Medical Plan
• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Healthcare FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Retail Savings and Investment Plan
• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Short Term Disability (STD)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Transit
• Commuter Parking
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Spouse Voluntary Life
• Employee Voluntary Life
• Child Voluntary Life
• Voluntary Legal Services
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Paid Time-Off Program