What are the responsibilities and job description for the Escort Patient Aide - Escort - (RMC) - PT - Day position at Capital Health (US)?
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.
Position Overview
Weekends Required
"Company will never ask candidates for social security numbers or date of birth during application phase. If you are asked for this information online, you may be a target for identity theft."
Day (United States of America)
Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.
Position Overview
Weekends Required
- Transports patients safely and efficiently throughout the facility.
- Identifies patients by checking identity information and medical charts to ensure the correct patient is brought to the correct area.
- Communicates effectively to patient the purpose and method of transfer using transfer equipment.
- Self-tests transport equipment to ensure safe handling and safe function. Removes faulty or defective equipment from service.
- Utilizes the proper transfer techniques to ensure patient safety following CH guidelines and procedures.
- Assists with admission, transfer or discharge of patients.
- Seeks to improve the effectiveness of communication and interactions with others.
- Performs inventory supply assessment on a regular schedule. Assures items are placed in their correct location and rotates inventory to avoid expired or incorrect picks of supplies. Out of date supplies are removed from inventory.
- Observes patients carefully for significant changes as needed.
- Documents observations and activities of observed patients on appropriate records and documents. Reports findings to RN.
- Education: High school diploma or equivalency.
- Experience: None required.
- Other Credentials: AHA Heartsaver AED
- Knowledge and Skills: Proficient in English and verbal and written communication skills.
- Frequent physical demands include: Sitting , Standing , Walking , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion
- Occasional physical demands include:
- Continuous physical demands include:
- Lifting Floor to Waist 80 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 80 lbs.
- Sensory Requirements include: Very Accurate 20/40, Near Vision, Very Accurate 20/40, Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing
- Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Chemical , Airborne Communicable Disease , Uneven Surfaces or Elevations , Extreme Noise Levels , Dust/Particulate Matter
"Company will never ask candidates for social security numbers or date of birth during application phase. If you are asked for this information online, you may be a target for identity theft."
