Patient Escort | Olive Branch | Nights

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare•Olive Branch, MS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for transporting patients between hospital locations, including patient rooms, radiology and other ancillary departments as assigned. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence. Responsible for transporting patients between hospital locations, including patient rooms, radiology and other ancillary departments as assigned. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Requirements

Ability to communicate verbally with others.
Ability to maintain working relationships with co-workers
Ability to organize and complete tasks.
Ability to read and follow simple written instructions.
Medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
Good balance and coordination.
Close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
Frequent non-invasive patient contact.
Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.
Periodic exposure to excessive heat and cold throughout shift; Occasional work to be performed outdoors when discharging patients.

Nice To Haves

No prior work experience

Responsibilities

Transports inpatients and outpatients safely between hospital departments, using stretcher, wheelchair, bed, and stroke chair as appropriate.
Utilizes patient safety criteria and correct patient handoff processes.
Ensures that patient is comfortable during the transporting process.
Provides assistance to patient, family and health care staff as needed.
Places equipment not in use in assigned location and ensures equipment is clean and in proper working order.
Performs other job functions.