Patient Escort

Patient Escort

Fairview is seeking a compassionate and reliable Patient Escort to join our team at the University of Minnesota Medical Center – West Bank. In this role, you'll play a key part in creating a safe and supportive experience for patients by assisting with their transfers and transportation throughout the hospital. Working closely with the Patient Transport leadership team, you'll help move, lift, and escort patients with care, efficiency, and exceptional customer service.

Position Details

• 0.8 FTE (64 hours per pay period)
• Evening shift
• Every other weekend required

Schedule

• Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1p-930p
• Every other weekend 10a-630p

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)

Benefit Overview

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:

Compensation Disclaimer

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.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status