Clinical Escort Assistant

Position Objective:

Supports the safe and timely transfer of patients within the hospital while providing compassionate, professional customer service. Provides efficient, responsive service to support and optimize throughput efforts across the organization.

Essential Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Transports patients in accordance with established safety policies and in collaboration with care team members. Assists with transfer of patients when necessary.
2. Supports patient throughput through timely response to assignments and appropriate cancellation of requests. Ensures performance meets established expectations regarding productivity.
3. Communicates effectively with care team members regarding arrival/departure of patients, necessary contact precautions, and transport of medications and/or medical equipment.
4. Assists colleagues within department or other units, when necessary, to safely transport patients and/or equipment. Collaborates with department colleagues to prioritize transport requests during high volumes times.
5. Engages in departmental process improvement initiatives and demonstrates competency in regards to safe use of equipment, electronic assignment system, and necessary computer functions for administrative duties.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

High school diploma or GED

Required License/Certifications:

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification through the American Heart Association

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands - Heavy work.

Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position.  This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.