Patient Escort - Patient Escort Department, Full-time, Nights Job at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare, Chicago, IL

b3hYbDUyZEJhT2tWZ0hyeGtkZENqNzd1RUE9PQ==
  • Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

  • Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Nights Shift: 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM (Works Rotating Weekends and Works Holidays)
  • Location:  Feinberg/Galter; FL MZ 
  • Union Hourly Compensation: $19.45 per hour (nonnegotiable) (+ $1.07 Shift Pay Differential). The role is graded as a non-exempt position, meaning you are eligible for overtime.

The Patient Escort reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Patient Escort is responsible for the safe and efficient escort of patients, blood products, specimens and other patient related articles.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for escorting patients as assigned.
  • Responsible for checking each patient's name band prior to escorting to ensure proper patient identification.
  • Provide and adjust escort equipment for safety and comfort of the patient i.e. appropriate linen, side rails.
  • Required to disinfect / wipe down equipment with approved cleaning product between patient transports.
  • Assist patients onto escort equipment. If patients need additional help, patient care should be asked to assist.
  • Shows ownership over escort equipment, including routine cleaning, linen dressing and minor maintenance.
  • Responsible for notifying nursing or ancillary personnel upon arrival or departure of patients.
  • Attends to the care of documents relating to the patient e. g. medical charts.
  • Makes routine specimen rounds when assigned to assure that lab specimens are picked up and delivered in a timely manner.
  • Makes certain that all requisitions are attached and those specimens are properly bagged by department staff prior to delivery to the lab.
  • Deliver blood products when assigned. Check name and number on each blood product for accuracy.
  • Responsible for delivering deceased patients to the morgue when assigned.
  • Report immediately any unusual symptoms of patients i. e. fainting or shortness of breath during time of escort.
  • Provides, moves and cares for escort equipment for the movement of patients.
  • Must be able to speak, spell, read, write and understand English. Excellent communication skills and ability to interact well with patients of all ages.
  • Must have good patient relations and courteous manners.
  • Must be able to work under stress in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must demonstrate reliability, punctuality and good attendance. This role may support additional projects, perform administrative tasks, and other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

Required:

  • Enrollment in BLS training course within 2 months of hire and successful completion within 3 months.
  • Physical Demands Requirement :
    • Physical demands required for this role include lift/carry up to 50 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds

Preferred:

  • High School diploma or acceptable equivalent. 
  • At least 1 year experience with patient escort handling.

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Immediate start, Shift work, Night shift,

Similar Jobs

EYA

Real Estate Development Intern Job at EYA

 ...Position Overview: EYA, the leading real estate developer in the DMV area, is seeking a Real Estate Development Intern to join our team for the summer. If you have a passion for urban development and a desire to gain hands-on experience in the real estate industry... 

Domino's Franchise

Delivery Driver - 4730 w sr Job at Domino's Franchise

Job Description NOW HIRING DELIVERY DRIVERS: Must have a clean driving record, car insurance and be able to pass a background check.0

Capital One

Lead Software Engineer, DevOps (Cloud Operations Resilience Engineering) Job at Capital One

Lead Software Engineer, DevOps (Cloud Operations Resilience Engineering) Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy solving complex business problems in a fast-paced, collaborative, inclusive , and iterative delivery environment... 

Michaels Stores

Custom Framing Sales Job at Michaels Stores

 ...Job Description Store - CHI-NORRIDGE, IL Build customer relationships while creating a memorable framing solution for their art. Help customers shop our store and be able to find what theyre looking for. Provide a safe, clean and clutter-free environment.... 

RiseBoro Community Partnership

Head of Affordable Housing Compliance & Strategy (New York) Job at RiseBoro Community Partnership

 ...A community organization in New York seeks a Director of Affordable Housing Compliance to provide leadership for compliance and leasing teams. The role involves overseeing compliance with LIHTC and HOME regulations, managing departmental performance, and ensuring high...