Clinical Escort Assistant

Job description

**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. Pay Range $17.50—$19 USD **Luminis Health Benefits Overview:**• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance • Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year) • Paid Time Off • Tuition Assistance Benefits • Employee Referral Bonus Program • Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees • Wellness Programs • Employee Assistance Programs and more \*Benefit offerings based on employment status **Opt-in for text notifications!**Luminis Health's two-way SMS texting platform lets you receive notifications and messages from our Talent Acquisition team directly on your phone. To enable this feature, select "yes" when asked to "opt-in to receive text messages" and to "Receive updates from a recruiter about this job via SMS" when completing your application. Once you are opted in, you can easily opt-out at any time. *Standard text messaging rates may apply based on the candidate's mobile carrier plan. Luminis Health is not responsible for any charges incurred by the recipient. Candidates are encouraged to review their mobile carrier's plan for applicable text messaging rates and usage charges.*