Patient Escort

Advocate Health

South Suburban, US
Base: $18.85 - $28.30; bonus/equity: not specified...
Identify proper patient by checking armband
Ensure mode of transport is appropriate
Take proper precautions for each patient
This position involves transporting patients, ensuring their privacy and safety, and communicating pertinent information to supervisors and departments

Job Summary

  • This position involves transporting patients, ensuring their privacy and safety, and communicating pertinent information to supervisors and departments.
  • The role requires the ability to handle various transportation equipment, tolerate prolonged walking or standing, and work weekends and holidays.
  • Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards, including competitive compensation, benefits, retirement offerings, and career development programs.

Matching Summary

This position involves transporting patients, ensuring their privacy and safety, and communicating pertinent information to supervisors and departments.

Salary

Base: $18.85 - $28.30; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Identify proper patient by checking armband
  • Ensure mode of transport is appropriate
  • Take proper precautions for each patient
  • Maintain patient privacy during transport
  • Relay pertinent patient information
  • Report delays in getting patients
  • Demonstrate knowledge of institutional policies

Nice-to-have

  • Deal with stressful situations calmly
  • Communicate openly and promote teamwork
  • Promote culture of safety
  • Intervene to prevent patient harm

Key Requirements

  • High school graduate or GED
  • Some computer knowledge
  • Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance
  • Work weekend, holidays and different shifts

Work Rights

Not specified

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