Patient Escort- Evenings- Full Time

About the role

This job transports patients being admitted, moved to different departments, and discharged. Performs specific duties dependent on assigned department under close supervision and/or according to detailed instructions, policies and procedures.

Schedule

Shift: 10:30 am to 7:00 pm

Requirements

• Education: None required
• Work Experience: None required; High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Certifications: Basic Life Support certification required within 90 days of employment

Skills

• Computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information
• Proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process
• Basic reading, writing and math skills

Responsibilities

• Transports newly admitted patients to assigned rooms in a timely manner
• Delivers clinic records, admit forms, and charge cards to nursing units and ancillary departments
• Locates and maintains equipment used in the department
• Transports patients to/from Hospital/Clinic ancillary departments via wheelchairs, stretchers or beds as requested in a safe and caring manner
• Transports discharged patients and belongings from nursing units and ancillary departments
• Takes responsibility for personal development and required training
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style
• Other related duties as required

Physical and Environmental Demands

• Must be able to stoop, bend, reach and grab with arms and hands, manual dexterity
• Must be able to stand up for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities
• Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur
• The incumbent works with patients who have known or suspected communicable diseases and may enter isolation rooms
• The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases
• Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste