Patient Escort

Job Title: Patient Escort

Location: Monmouth Medical Center

Department Name: Patient Transport

Req #: 0000238385

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $16.36 - $18.35 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Patient Escort transports patients within the hospital network in wheelchairs and stretchers from time of admission until discharge.

Qualifications:

Preferred:

• AHA BLS
• High School diploma or equivalent

Scheduling Requirements:

• 11:00pm-7:30am
• Rotating weekends and holidays
• Per Diem

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates ability to interact and communicate appropriately with patients
• Functions in an emergency situation as a team member with guidance from supervisory personnel
• Maintains patient transport equipment (i.e. wheelchairs) in a safe manner
• Picks up and delivers equipment and specimens as requested
• Properly identifies the patient
• Records assignments in the Escort Log, signing patient on and off units
• Reports any equipment problems immediately to appropriate personnel
• Transports patients in a safe and timely manner
• Transports patients throughout various units/departments within Center