Patient Escort

Sutter Health•Roseville, CA

1d•$28 - $34

About The Position

Coordinates in-house patient transportation or lift service requests and provides safe, timely, courteous transportation throughout the facility. Transports patients with oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips, Foley catheters, and other complex equipment. Delivers deceased patients to the mortuary in accordance with policy and procedure. Builds confidence and cooperation with patients, their families or support groups, and healthcare providers through competent performance, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Follows local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and support optimal patient care. May perform specific additional tasks and/or orient other staff to the department. This is a part-time, regular, non-exempt position on the evening shift, with variable days, 8-hour shifts, 28 weekly hours, and every-other-weekend requirements. The role is based at Sutter Roseville Medical Center. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and BLS Healthcare Provider certification. The posted pay range is $27.84 to $33.90 per hour; actual starting pay may vary based on factors including experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, organizational needs, and work location.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification.
Knowledge of patient transport policies, procedures, and equipment used in treating patients with varying conditions.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based data and instructions.
Written and verbal communication skills to communicate with team members, supervisors, patients, and other hospital personnel.
Time management and organizational skills, including prioritizing assignments and meeting deadlines within standardized policies and procedures.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including handling multiple tasks and interruptions.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Ability to protect the privacy of each patient's protected health information (PHI).
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other staff members.

Responsibilities

Coordinate in-house patient transportation or lift service requests.
Transport patients safely, promptly, and courteously throughout the facility, including patients using oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips, Foley catheters, and other complex equipment.
Deliver deceased patients to the mortuary in accordance with policy and procedure.
Monitor and care for patients during transportation and communicate effectively with patients, families or support groups, and healthcare providers.
Follow applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and safety.
Perform specific additional tasks and/or orient other staff to the department, as applicable.