PD Patient Escort

RWJBarnabas Health•Jersey City, NJ

42d•$17 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Patient Transport Department Manager, the Patient Escort safely transports patients throughout the hospital from admission to discharge.

Requirements

Successful completion of general and department specific orientation

Nice To Haves

GED or High School Diploma
Hospital patient transport experience

Responsibilities

Adapts to varying work requirements dependent on departmental needs
Answers patient's routine questions during transport in a courteous manner and remains alert to patient's condition during transport and immediately
Informs appropriate authorities of any unusual incidents or patient concerns,
Assists nursing personnel in moving patients onto chairs or onto stretchers following standard procedures.
Attends all classes and in-services required by department policy
Cleans and sanitizes transport equipment utilizing appropriate disinfecting materials after each patient use
Disposes of all soiled linen used during transport in the proper laundry facilities located in the patient's room
Demonstrates the ability to identify what the patient's educational needs are
Follows appropriate patient identification procedures to assure transport of proper patients,
Moves equipment and furniture into and out of the patient's room to permit transport equipment to be moved within the patient's room
Notifies dispatcher of completion of assignment to receive further instructions
Notifies responsible personnel of patients' arrival and delivers medical charts to the appropriate area within the receiving unit
Reports and identifies any suspected transport equipment malfunction for needed repairs by supervisors to ensure patient safety
Responds to various requests for wheelchairs and stretchers by locating equipment and delivering it to the requesting unit
Responsible for monitoring of 02 Flow Meters to ensure adequate 02 flow during patient transport
Returns transport equipment to the proper area to ensure fire and safety regulations,
Transporters will assist with patient positioning and mobility.
A transporter must be able to communicate well with the patient to assure a positive experience.
The transporter will perform all other duties as assigned: running errands, linen exchange, and the cleaning of equipment.
The transporter plays a key role in patient care and patient safety.
Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments, i.e., damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas, medical errors, etc.