Patient Escort

RWJBarnabas Health • Long Branch, NJ

81d • $16 - $18

About The Position

The Patient Escort transports patients within the hospital network in wheelchairs and stretchers from time of admission until discharge.

Requirements

• AHA BLS
• High School diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to interact and communicate appropriately with patients
• Functions in an emergency situation as a team member with guidance from supervisory personnel
• Maintains patient transport equipment (i.e. wheelchairs) in a safe manner
• Picks up and delivers equipment and specimens as requested
• Properly identifies the patient
• Records assignments in the Escort Log, signing patient on and off units
• Reports any equipment problems immediately to appropriate personnel
• Transports patients in a safe and timely manner
• Transports patients throughout various units/departments within Center

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees