Patient Escort

Fairview Health Services•Minneapolis, MN

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview is seeking a compassionate and reliable Patient Escort to join their team at the University of Minnesota Medical Center – West Bank. In this role, the Patient Escort will play a key part in creating a safe and supportive experience for patients by assisting with their transfers and transportation throughout the hospital. Working closely with the Patient Transport leadership team, the escort will help move, lift, and escort patients with care, efficiency, and exceptional customer service. The position is 0.8 FTE (64 hours per pay period) on an evening shift, with every other weekend required. The schedule is Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1p-930p and every other weekend 10a-630p.

Requirements

Must be able to maintain certification of Basic Life Support as necessary
Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross)

Responsibilities

Responsible for safe physical transfer and transport of patient on hospital premises.
Communicates appropriate information with others according to established procedures so that day-to-day operations are effectively conducted.
Exhibits excellent customer relations with patients, visitors, physicians, co-workers, community and referral sources.
Demonstrates knowledge of safety related work behaviors to ensure safe job performance and the maintenance of a safe work environment.
Utilize provided technology to accurately record Transport data.
Continuously improve interpersonal skills and relationships.
Ensure patient satisfaction by providing prompt and timely responses to all transport related tasks.