Patient Escorter-Transporter I

ECU Health

About ECU Health Medical Center

ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet® designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.

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

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.