Senior Patient Escort - ED - Nights - FT - Irvine

University of California, Irvine • Orange, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Incumbent is responsible for basic reception responsibilities for all those needing assistance upon arrival to emergency services. Provides & tracks, visitor badges and parking data. Follows patient visitor protocol. Ensures that requests for information and services are accurately responded to, in a timely and appropriate manner, sensitive to the circumstances of the patient's/guest's emotional situation and privacy needs. Provides oversight and ensures cleanliness of visitor waiting areas (including pediatric areas). Escorts or transports patients from Registration/Triage to assigned bed and prepares patient to receive health care services. Assists in the mobilization/transports of ED patient's/visitors in reaching destination through the health care system and upon discharge.

Requirements

• Skill to perform basic mathematical computations, and to use general office equipment including computers, copiers, and calculators
• Preventative Management of Assaultive Behavior (PMAB) upon hire
• Must be available to work overtime as patient care needs demand
• Minimum six months patient transportation experience in a UC Healthcare environment
• Demonstrated knowledge and practice of infection control techniques
• Ability to maintain flexibility and work well in a constantly changing environment, with the ability to work overtime and dictated by patient care demands
• Basic Life Support
• Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Responsibilities

• basic reception responsibilities for all those needing assistance upon arrival to emergency services
• Provides & tracks, visitor badges and parking data
• Follows patient visitor protocol
• Ensures that requests for information and services are accurately responded to, in a timely and appropriate manner, sensitive to the circumstances of the patient's/guest's emotional situation and privacy needs
• Provides oversight and ensures cleanliness of visitor waiting areas (including pediatric areas)
• Escorts or transports patients from Registration/Triage to assigned bed and prepares patient to receive health care services
• Assists in the mobilization/transports of ED patient's/visitors in reaching destination through the health care system and upon discharge

Benefits

• medical insurance
• sick and vacation time
• retirement savings plans
• access to a number of discounts and perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees