Patient Escort

Job Overview

Fairview is looking for a Patient Escort to join our team at our Fairview University Riverside Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. The Patient Escort works directly with the Manager & Director of Patient Transport and is responsible for assisting in transfer and transport of patients, promoting a therapeutic environment so that goals and objectives of treatment are achieved. The Patient Escort will assist as needed with the physical move, lift, transfer and transport patients on the hospital premises in a timely, efficient, customer service-oriented manner.

Position Details

• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period)
• evening shift
• no weekends

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 2:30p - 11:00p

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safe physical transfer and transport of patient on hospital premises.
• Communicates appropriate information with others according to established procedures so that day-to-day operations are effectively conducted.
• Exhibits excellent customer relations with patients, visitors, physicians, co-workers, community and referral sources.
• Demonstrates knowledge of safety related work behaviors to ensure safe job performance and the maintenance of a safe work environment.
• Utilize provided technology to accurately record Transport data.
• Continuously improve interpersonal skills and relationships.
• Ensure patient satisfaction by providing prompt and timely responses to all transport related tasks.

Required Qualifications

• Must be able to maintain certification of Basic Life Support as necessary
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross)

Fairview offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO/vacation and Safe and Sick Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information:  https://www.fairview.org/benefits/localseiu

The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.