Patient Svc Navigator (FR)

Escorts or transports patients within facility.

Records patient movement in transport tracking system.

Picks-up and delivers materials and equipment.

Assists in performing related routine clerical duties or duties related to specialty areas of assignment.

Job Responsibility * * Cleans, maintains and operates transport equipment and operates elevators to move or escort patients/visitors to and from various hospital areas, as directed, following established operating policies and procedures.

* Receives formal instruction/direction upon pick-up and provides formal hand-off report at destination, when not required to stay with patient.

* Reports any changes in patient status/condition during transport.

* Removes and reports defective equipment to supervisor.

* Assists clinical staff with lifting and moving patients for transfer and transport.

* Ensures I.V.

and oxygen tanks are handled, set-up and operating according to established procedures and orders.

* Cleans transportation equipment according to Infection Control protocols.

* * Evaluates patient readiness for transport and need for appropriate equipment and ensures that equipment is ready and available.

* * Recognizes cardio-pulmonary distress symptoms, sends for code team and provides interim basic life support for airway management and cardiac arrests until code team arrives.

* * Uses patient transport tracking system to record patient information; assignment acceptance and closure.

* * Picks-up and delivers materials and equipment, as directed, to various offices and departments within the Hospital according to related operating policies and procedures.

* Accesses medication delivery / medication areas in the performance of required duties, as authorized.

* Performs related duties, as required.

* ADA Essential Functions Job Qualification * High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

* Basic Life Support (BLS) or equivalent certification within the first three (3) months from Date of Hire, required.

* Prior hospital experience, preferred.

* Demonstrated knowledge of patient transfer/transport techniques, and related body mechanics.

* Knowledge of basic related Safety and Infection Control policies and practices.

* Ability to utilize electronic technology for data input.

* Ability to communicate effectively.

* Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).