Patient Escort - Transfer Center - Kings Hwy

Job Duties

• 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.
• Limits 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• 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.

Physical and Environmental Demands

• Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• 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.

Other Related Duties

Other related duties as required.