Pennington, NJ, USA
8 days ago
Patient Escort - Escort - Hopewell - PT - Day

Work Shift:

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 & Holidays 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 Out of date supplies are removed from inventory.Observes patients carefully for significant changes as needed.Documents observations and activities of observed patients on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.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducation: High school diploma or equivalent.Experience: None required.Other Credentials: AHA Heartsaver AEDSpecial Training: No previous training required.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTFrequent physical demands include: Bending , Reaching forwardOccasional physical demands include: Sitting , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Carry objects , Twisting , Wrist position deviationContinuous physical demands include: Standing , Walking , Push/PullLifting Floor to Waist 35 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 25 lbs.Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Minimal Depth Perception, Accurate HearingAnticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Chemical , Airborne Communicable Disease , Uneven Surfaces or Elevations , Extreme Noise Levels , Dust/Particulate Matter
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Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical.  Capital Health will require all applicants to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.

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