Patient Escort

Yale New Haven Health • Bridgeport, CT

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Escort transports patients to diagnostic departments and from Admitting to patient units, under the direction of the Service Response Center Supervisor. The position also transports urology discharges and assists nursing staff with transferring patients to and from transport vehicles. When required, the Patient Escort administers nasal oxygen. Other duties include transporting lab specimens, medical records, and flowers; delivering oxygen tanks and Operating Room schedules to patient units; and completing assigned oxygen rounds.

At Bridgeport Hospital, employees contribute to a coordinated, patient-centered approach to care and are expected to support the YNHHS Vision and Mission and demonstrate its values of integrity, patient-centeredness, respect, accountability, and compassion.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required for candidates hired on or after 05/01/2004.
• Must be able to read and speak English.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Successful completion of hospital orientation.
• Successful completion of department orientation.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including standing and walking; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and regularly lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• One year of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper and safe transportation of patients to all areas.
• Enforce department safety policies and procedures to promote the safety of patients, staff, and visitors.
• Complete assigned oxygen rounds according to the oxygen rounds sheets.
• Transport patients to diagnostic departments and from Admitting to patient units, including urology discharges.
• Assist nursing staff in transferring patients to and from transport vehicles.
• Administer nasal oxygen when required.
• Transport lab specimens, medical records, and flowers.
• Deliver oxygen tanks and Operating Room schedules to patient units.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED