The Patient Escort is responsible for the safe and efficient escort of patients to and from clinic appointments (transportation provided)
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for escorting patients as assigned.
- Responsible for checking each patient's name band prior to escorting to ensure proper patient identification.
- Provide and adjust escort equipment for safety and comfort of the patient
- 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.
- Responsible for notifying nursing or ancillary personnel upon arrival or departure of patients.
- Attends to the care of documents relating to the patient with handover to clinic and facility staff
- Report immediately any unusual symptoms of patients i. e. fainting or shortness of breath during time of escort.
Qualifications
- 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.
- High School diploma or acceptable equivalent.
- At least 1 year experience with patient escort handling preferred.
- COVID vaccination mandatory
Job Types: Part-time, Per diem
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Schedule:
Work Location: In person