Patient Escort - Patient Escort Department, Part-time, Evenings
Patient Escort - Patient Escort Department, Part-time, Evenings
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Job Description
- Hours: 20 hours per week
- Shift: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Works Every Other Weekend and Works Every Holiday)
- Location: Feinberg/Galter; FL MZ
- Union Hourly Compensation (non-negotiable): $20.45 per hour ($0.97/Evening Shift Differential). The role is graded as a non-exempt position meaning you are eligible for overtime.
The Patient Escort reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The Patient Escort is responsible for the safe and efficient escort of patients blood products specimens and other patient related articles.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for escorting patients as assigned.
- Responsible for checking each patients name band prior to escorting to ensure proper patient identification.
- Provide and adjust escort equipment for safety and comfort of the patient i.e. appropriate linen side rails.
- Required to disinfect / wipe down equipment with approved cleaning product between patient transports.
- Assist patients onto escort equipment. If patients need additional help patient care should be asked to assist.
- Shows ownership over escort equipment including routine cleaning linen dressing and minor maintenance.
- Responsible for notifying nursing or ancillary personnel upon arrival or departure of patients.
- Attends to the care of documents relating to the patient e. g. medical charts.
- Makes routine specimen rounds when assigned to assure that lab specimens are picked up and delivered in a timely manner.
- Makes certain that all requisitions are attached and those specimens are properly bagged by department staff prior to delivery to the lab.
- Deliver blood products when assigned. Check name and number on each blood product for accuracy.
- Responsible for delivering deceased patients to the morgue when assigned.
- Report immediately any unusual symptoms of patients i. e. fainting or shortness of breath during time of escort.
- Provides moves and cares for escort equipment for the movement of patients.
- Must be able to speak spell read write and understand English. Excellent communication skills and ability to interact well with patients of all ages.
- Must have good patient relations and courteous manners.
- Must be able to work under stress in a fast-paced environment.
- Must demonstrate reliability punctuality and good attendance. This role may support additional projects perform administrative tasks and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Required:
- Enrollment in BLS training course within 2 months of hire and successful completion within 3 months.
Preferred:
- High School diploma or acceptable equivalent.
- At least 1 year experience with patient escort handling.
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical emotional and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Part-time
Employment Type
Part-time
