Patient Escort I - Full Time - 7am - 3:30pm Day Shift - Every Other Weekend and Holiday (Patient Escort/Newark)

Join Our Team as a Patient Escort I – Day Shift (Full-Time)

Are you passionate about helping others and making a difference in a healthcare setting? We’re looking for a compassionate and reliable Patient Escort I to join our team and support patient care by ensuring safe and timely transportation throughout the hospital.

Position Details

• Location: Christiana Hospital – Newark Campus

• Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM - 40 Hours Weekly

• Additional Requirements: Every other weekend and holiday

What You’ll Do:

• Safely transport patients via stretcher, wheelchair, bed, or specialized vehicle to and from various hospital departments.

• Assist clinical staff with patient transfers.

• Maintain and care for transport equipment.

• Attend training sessions and departmental meetings.

• Follow safety protocols and report any hazards or unsafe conditions.

What We’re Looking For:

• Education: High school diploma preferred.

• Experience: 2 years of customer service experience preferred (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

• Certification: Must be able to obtain BLS certification upon hire.

• Skills:

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to walk and stand for long periods

  • Basic computer and smartphone proficiency

  • Knowledge of hospital layout and body mechanics

  • Commitment to confidentiality and professionalism

Physical Requirements:

• Continuous standing, walking, pushing/pulling heavy equipment.

• Occasional bending, crouching, lifting.

• Exposure to cleaning agents, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases.

Christianacare Offers:

• Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.

• 403(b) with company match

• Generous paid time off

• Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help us deliver compassionate care, one patient at a time.

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.