Patient Escorter

Job description

Available: There are some parts time and full-time positions available. Nights and evenings are most needed. Require training: 2 weeks full time (Monday to Friday) from 8am - 4:30pm JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Patient Care- Transport of all level 3 and 4 patients when deemed appropriate by an R.N. Assist nursing staff in lifting, moving and positioning patients as necessary during transport and radiologic procedures. Transport patients to clinical procedure areas including surgical, diagnostic testing, and outpatient areas by rolling beds, wheeled stretchers or wheel chairs. Communicate patient information and needs to the receiving departments, dispatchers and patient escort team. Accompany discharged patients to their destinations. Perform patient transports {i.e. response time, completion time} consistent with team averages. Transports non-patient items (blood products, equipment) correctly to patient care areas as requested through Epic. Independently responds to PET Lift Team Epic requests with portable floor lifts and assists clinical staff with ceiling lifts as required. Respect patient rights for informed consent and the handling of confidential information as defined by Cincinna...