Patient Escort/Mvh/Ft – Patient/Transport Services
| Company | Premier Health |
|---|---|
| Location | Dayton, OH, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad |
Requirements
- High School completion / GED
- CPR Certification required within 30 days of hire
- Proficient in Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
- Applicable computer applications
Responsibilities
- Escorts/transports patients of all ages by cart, bed, or wheelchair to and from all referral points within the hospital.
- Receives and routes patients and associated paperwork throughout service areas.
- Provides physical assistance to staff in transfer (lifting) of patients as needed.
- Operates computerized system to update patient information, identify transportation needs, and facilitate automated patient tracking.
- Assists patients with personal needs (i.e. ambulation, restroom, bedpan, etc.). Awareness of patient condition during transportation and communicates special needs to nursing or technical staff.
- Utilizes effective communication skills by demonstrating respect, concern, and courtesy in all internal and external relationships.
- Provides basic patient care with dignity and respect for each patient.
- Participates in routine equipment care and cleaning. Reports faulty, damaged, or lost equipment appropriately. Returns equipment to proper storage area. Rounds for equipment during downtimes.
- Follows and implements safety policies and procedures.
- Other duties or functions to meet patient, departmental, or organizational needs.
Preferred Qualifications
- One year experience in medical/patient care environment