Patient Escort
About The Position
Coordinates in-house patient transportation or lift service requests and provides safe, timely, and 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 patient and family cooperation through competent job performance, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. Follows applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and support optimal patient care. May perform specific department tasks and/or orient other staff.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider certification.
- Knowledge of patient transport policies, procedures, and equipment used for patients with varying conditions.
- Ability to interpret information and instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Written and verbal communication skills for communicating 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 from established solutions.
- Ability to protect the privacy of patients’ protected health information.
- 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 complex medical equipment.
- Deliver deceased patients to the mortuary according to policy and procedure.
- Monitor and care for patients during transport and communicate effectively with patients, families or support groups, and healthcare providers.
- Follow applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and safety.
- May perform specific tasks and/or orient other staff in the department.
Benefits
- Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.
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Education Level
High school or GED
