What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Escorter-Transporter I position at ECU Health North?
ECU Health
About ECU Health North Hospital
ECU Health North Hospital is a Joint Commission-accredited, 204-bed acute bed facility serving Halifax, Northampton and Warren counties in the north-central region of North Carolina. Its service area also reaches into southern Virginia. With more than 600 team members, the hospital offers a broad range of medical and surgical services. It features a 24-hour emergency department and offers advanced diagnostics as well as specialty and primary care.
Position Summary
To provide transportation for patients and patient care items. During transport, the Patient Escorter is to insure the safety and well being of patients by means of safety devices and close observation.
Responsibilities
1. Ensure the provision of quality patient care during transport:
Provision of blankets and pillows during transport
Ensure patients are transported in caring and dignified manner
Ensure patient is soil free prior and post transport
Assist patient with bathroom needs (bed pan / urinal), emesis basin
Answer questions according to policy
Adhere to Red Rules, be knowledgeable of O2 regulations, IVs, and Ticket to Ride
Confidentially maintain patient logs
Greet employees and patients and give directions to visitors
Maintain clean equipment and keep hallways clear of equipment
2. Transport lab specimens and medications are required.
Deliver IV admixtures to appropriate nursing units or departments
Maintain aseptic techniques when delivering lab specimens
3. Demonstrate knowledge of Tele-Tracking System by performing the following successfully:
Log in, enter zone as assigned, obtain patient info, add help, enter delay codes as required, reschedule/cancel jobs, change job status (dispatched, in progress and complete)
Log onto break/lunch as advised and log out at end of shift
Coordinate with dispatcher to ensure all scheduled procedures are completed prior to transport back to home unit
4. Perform clerical duties
Operate single and multi-line phones, transfer calls, answer general inquiries, ability to communicate clearly with patients, family and other health care members
5. Adheres to dress code. Responsible for knowledge and adherence to hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Attends in-service and staff meetings as required. Fulfills mandatory requirements annually.
6. Other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements
Current American Heart Association CPR is required.
High School graduate or equivalent or higher degree is required.
Basic computer skills are preferred
Previous medical/hospital experience preferred
No related work experience required
Other Information
Location: ECU Health North - Central Transport
Shift: Days
Hours: 9AM-5PM
Weekends: Occasional
On-Call: No
Great Benefits!!!
General Statement
It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.
Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.
We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant's qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.
Contact Information
For additional information, please contact:
Brandon Peppers, Talent Acquisition Consultant
ECH Health Talent Acquisition
Email: Brandon.Peppers@ecuhealth.org