Patient Escort/Part-Time-Afternoon/Miami Valley South

Premier Health • Centerville, OH

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About The Position

General Summary/Responsibilities: Provides transport services to patients of all ages to and from all referral points within the hospital. Responsible for creating and maintaining a positive impression of Premier Health by proactively approaching, greeting, and acknowledging all customers in a friendly, professional manner and providing quick and responsive customer service. Maintains equipment in good working condition. May assist in other areas based on departmental needs.

Requirements

• High School completion / GED
• CPR Certification required within 30 days of hire
• No prior job-related work experience
• Proficient in Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Applicable computer applications
• Must be able to push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds
• May be exposed to aggressive, violent behaviors from patients, family members, and/or visitors
• May be exposed to blood and body fluids, including those with tuberculosis, HIV, hepatitis, or body infestations
• Must be able to work under stressful conditions which may occur in emergency situations or with a heavy workload
• Exposed to ionizing radiation
• Possess skills, knowledge, and abilities to reach the mission, vision, and values of Premier Health.
• Demonstrates traits and behaviors including, but not limited to, Focusing on Patients/Customers, Walking the Talk, Being a Partner, Adding Skills/Abilities, Working Independently for all staff and Managing in a Changing Environment, Engaging the Workforce, and Managing & Improving Individual Performance for Management Staff.
• Performs in such a way to honor our values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, and Excellence.
• Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization.
• Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention.
• Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience.
• Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice.
• Adheres to infection prevention policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
• Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities.
• Maintains compliance with organization’s policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards.
• Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization.
• Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and TJC standards and/or standards from other accrediting bodies.
• Reports to work as required.

Nice To Haves

• One year experience in medical/patient care environment

Responsibilities

• Provides transport services to patients of all ages to and from all referral points within the hospital.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining a positive impression of Premier Health by proactively approaching, greeting, and acknowledging all customers in a friendly, professional manner and providing quick and responsive customer service.
• Maintains equipment in good working condition.
• May assist in other areas based on departmental needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees