Patient Escort Job at Advocate Aurora Health, Hazel Crest, IL

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  • Advocate Aurora Health
  • Hazel Crest, IL

Job Description

Department: 11598 Advocate South Suburban Hospital - Patient Transport Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 20 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 2pm-10:30pm Major Responsibilities: Identify proper patient to be transported by checking armband

  1. Make sure mode of transport is appropriate to patient's condition
  2. Make sure proper precautions are taken for each patient, i.e., oxygen, I-med, foley catheter, chest tube, etc
  3. Make sure patient is properly covered to protect their privacy
  4. Make sure oxygen tanks are filled daily.
  5. Instruct and help new transport staff so they are properly trained
  6. Make sure any pertinent patient information is relayed to supervisor or proper department/technician
  7. Make sure supervisor or departments are aware of any delays in getting patients
  8. Demonstrate a knowledge of institutional policies regarding patient care, fire, safety, infection control, etc. Review department manuals and sign-off supplement
  9. Make sure carts are clean and sheets are in place at all times. Report any cart or wheelchair that is not working properly and in need of repair
  10. 11. Be able to make film copies. 12. Look up and file patient folders; also write new folders out. 13. Should be able to deal with stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.
Education/Experience Required: High school graduate or GED Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Some computer knowledge N/A Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: - Skills in handling and operation of a variety of transportation equipment. - ability to tolerate prolonged walking or standing. - Ability to work weekend, holidays and different shifts in order to accommodate staffing needs. This position can recognize needs and behaviors of all age groups. Evidence of this can be shown by recognizing levels of development and modifying approach and exhibiting communication skills necessary to interpret age specific responses If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Addendum: ADDENDUM TO JOB DESCRIPTIONS RELATED TO PATIENT SAFETY Report patient safety events and near misses in timely fashion Adhere to all behavioral and procedural patient safety practices Promote culture of safety through identifying threats to patient safety and intervening to prevent patient harm Communicate openly and promote team work Report intimidating behavior and other threats to patient safety promptly This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Pay Range $18.50 - $27.75 Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. Advocate Aurora Health

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Holiday work, Temporary work, Part time, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work,

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