Patient Escort / Patient Transportation
Schedule
8a-4:30p, rotating weekends, rotating holidays
About the Role
Join our Rochester campus in one of Oakland County's most charming, historic communities, known for downtown shops, wineries, and top-rated schools. Rochester offers a small-town feel with big-system resources, plus an easy commute across northern Metro Detroit and nearby Auburn Hills. Here, you'll be part of a team dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care in a supportive and collaborative environment.
As a Patient Escort, you play a vital role in ensuring the safety, comfort, and efficient transport of patients within Crittenton Hospital Medical Center (CHMC). You'll support patients during their hospital journey, contributing to a positive and professional atmosphere while upholding the mission and vision of CHMC.
At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a positive and professional atmosphere for patients, demonstrating interpersonal skills to interact effectively with those under physical or emotional stress.
- Transport patients safely by wheelchair, stretcher, bed, or ambulatory means to and from areas throughout the hospital for testing, treatment, and transfers.
- Ensure patient safety by using proper lifting techniques and applying body mechanics principles.
- Clean and maintain transportation equipment daily to prevent injuries.
- Deliver specimens, blood products, patient charts, and other materials to hospital departments.
- Promote guest relations by anticipating and responding to needs with courtesy, respect, and confidentiality.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Successful completion of the Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support class at time of hire/transfer.
Benefits
Join a team where you can grow your career, collaborate with dedicated professionals, and contribute to mission-driven work. We provide opportunities for learning and development, empowering you to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.