Patient Escort I

Are you service oriented and interested in working for an organization passionate about love and excellence?

We are seeking a part-time Patient Escort I to transport patients to appropriate hospital areas via stretcher, wheelchair, beds, and specialized vehicles to/from patient care and clinical service areas as directed by dispatchers or schedulers. This position has frequent contact with patients, patient families, nursing staff, clinical service staff, and departmental personnel in responding to requests for patient transportation and equipment needs.

The hours for this position are 3:00pm-11:30pm; and requires working every other weekend and a holiday rotation.

*Please note this position is part-time working 24 hours weekly*

ChristianaCare Offers:

• Competitive pay with a weekend shift differential and generous time off
• Excellent benefits package: medical, dental and vision are available immediately upon first day of orientation
• Diverse and inclusive culture

Education and experience requirements:

• Two years of customer service experience
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted
• Must be able to acquire BLS certification upon hire

Physical demands:

Continuous: standing or walking; pushing and/or pulling - often involving considerable weight; repetitive motion of fingers, hands, wrists, and/or elbows - often involving considerable weight.

Intermittent: bending &/or crouching; lifting and/or lowering - occasionally involving considerable weight.

Working conditions:

Frequent: Handwashing.

Intermittent exposure of skin to dilute cleaning agents.

Potential exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases.

Who We Are

Delivering health, not just health care is our promise to our community. Be a part of an organization that makes a difference in a BIG way by impacting the lives of each other and the communities we serve.

From the clinical providers to the logistical support, everyone is delivering a semblance of care in our community through their role. As an organization that puts patients first, anchoring ourselves in Love and Excellence, this delivery of care and commitment of being excellent today and even better tomorrow make us all caregivers here at ChristianaCare.

This position has a starting rate of $17.32 per hour, regardless of prior experience. After six months of continuous employment, the hourly rate will automatically increase to $20.34 per hour. After one year of continuous employment, the hourly rate will automatically increase to $21.34 per hour.This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare's good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

EEO Statement: ChristianaCare Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.