Patient Escort - Escort - Hopewell - Per Diem - Capital Health Medical Group : Job Details

Weekends & Holidays Required. SUMMARY (Basic Purpose of the Job)Transports patients safely and efficiently throughout facility. Participates in department performance improvement activities. Adapts willingly to changing departmental demands and effectively executes new and unexpected tasks. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Verifies transport information from escort dispatcher to effectively plan route and keeps log of travel activities. Transports patients as requested in a timely fashion. Identifies patient by checking identity information and medical charts to ensure patient has been brought to correct area of hospital. Communicates effectively to patient purpose and method of transfer using transfer equipment. Utilizes proper transfer techniques to ensure patient safety following CH guidelines and procedures. Transfers medication in tampered-proof bag when applicable. Self-tests transport equipment to ensure safe handling and proper function. Removes faulty or defective equipment from service....Patient, Per Diem, Healthcare, Transport, Equipment