Patient Escort - Escort - Hopewell - Full Time - Evening Shift

Capital Health • Hopewell, NJ

5d • $16 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

SUMMARY (Basic Purpose of the Job) Transports patients safely and efficiently throughout facility. Participates in department performance improvement activities. Adapts willingly to changing departmental demands and effectively executes new and unexpected tasks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• None required.
• AHA Heartsaver AED

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 FSA
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees