Patient Escort - OMC Baton Rouge Transportation - Full Time, Days (9:30AM - 6PM)

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•Baton Rouge, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This job transports patients being admitted, moved to different departments, and discharged. Performs specific duties dependent on assigned department under close supervision and/or according to detailed instructions, policies and procedures.

Requirements

None. (Work Experience)
Basic Life Support certification within 90 Days of Employment.
Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
Basic reading, writing and math skills.
Must be able to stoop, bend, reach and grab with arms and hands, manual dexterity.
Must be able to stand up for prolonged periods of time.
Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

Transports newly admitted patients to assigned rooms in a timely manner.
Delivers clinic records, admit forms, and charge cards to nursing units and ancillary departments.
Locates and maintains equipment used in the department.
Transports patients to/from Hospital/Clinic ancillary departments via wheelchairs, stretchers or beds as requested in a safe and caring manner.
Transports discharged patients and belongings from nursing units and ancillary departments.
Takes responsibility for personal development and required training.
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
Other related duties as required.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
Maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.