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Join Our Team as a Patient Escort I – Mid-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: 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours per week)
Requirements: Every other weekend and holiday rotation
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.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a supportive and mission-driven team.
Make a meaningful impact on patient experience.
Gain valuable experience in a healthcare environment.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help us deliver compassionate care, one patient at a time.
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.
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