Patient Escort - Escort - Hopewell - Full Time - Varied Shifts
About The Position
Capital Health is seeking a Patient Escort to safely and efficiently transport patients throughout the facility. This role involves participating in department performance improvement activities and adapting to changing departmental demands. The Patient Escort will be responsible for verifying transport information, identifying patients, communicating transfer methods, utilizing proper transfer techniques, and ensuring patient safety according to Capital Health guidelines. They will also be responsible for transferring medication when applicable, self-testing transport equipment, and reporting any issues with equipment or patient concerns. The position also involves identifying areas for improvement in the escort function and making recommendations for change. Additional duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- None required experience.
- AHA Heartsaver AED
- No previous training required.
Responsibilities
- Verifies transport information from escort dispatcher to effectively plan route and keeps log of travel activities.
- Transports patients as requested in a timely fashion.
- Identifies patient by checking identity information and medical charts to ensure patient has been brought to correct area of hospital.
- Communicates effectively to patient purpose and method of transfer using transfer equipment.
- Utilizes proper transfer techniques to ensure patient safety following CH guidelines and procedures.
- Transfers medication in tampered-proof bag when applicable.
- Self-tests transport equipment to ensure safe handling and proper function.
- Removes faulty or defective equipment from service.
- Communicates and expediently notifies dispatching unit of any delays in transport, damaged equipment, or patient problems and concerns.
- Identifies where and how escort function can be improved and makes recommendations for change.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical Plan
- Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Healthcare
- FSA - Dependent Care
- Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
- Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Commuter Transit
- Commuter Parking
- Supplemental Life Insurance - Voluntary Life
- Spouse - Voluntary Life
- Employee - Voluntary Life
- Child Voluntary Legal Services
- Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
- Voluntary Pet Insurance
- Paid Time-Off Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
