• Patient Escort

    RWJBarnabas Health (Long Branch, NJ)


    Patient EscortReq #:0000187365

     

    Category:Transport

     

    Status:Per Diem

     

    Shift:Day

     

    Facility:Monmouth Medical Center

     

    Department:Patient Escort Service

    Location:

    Monmouth Medical Center, 300 Second Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740

    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:

    + Day shifts vary

    + 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

    Additional Information:

    Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

     

    RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,

    high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering

    a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

     

    RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer

     

    RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer