What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Escort I - Full Time - Mid Day Shift - 11am - 7:30pm Shift - Every other Weekend and Holiday - Newark Campus position at ChristianaCare?
The Patient Transporter is responsible for the safe and timely transportation of patients throughout the hospital using wheelchairs, stretchers, beds, and other transport equipment. This role supports patient care by ensuring excellent customer service, safety, and professionalism.
Key Responsibilities
- Transport patients to and from clinical and patient care areas.
- Assist staff with patient transfers and positioning.
- Maintain and care for transport equipment.
- Respond promptly to transport requests.
- Follow all safety, infection prevention, and confidentiality guidelines.
- Attend required training and departmental meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Two years of customer service experience preferred.
- Basic computer and smartphone proficiency.
- Must obtain BLS certification upon hire.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to push, pull, and maneuver patients and equipment.
- Ability to bend, lift, and crouch as needed.
- Must pass a back evaluation examination.
- Fast-paced healthcare setting with frequent interaction with patients, families, and staff.
- Potential exposure to blood, bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and cleaning agents.
This position has a starting rate of $17.80 per hour, regardless of prior experience. After six months of continuous employment, the hourly rate will automatically increase to $20.90 per hour. After one year of continuous employment, the hourly rate will automatically increase to $21.93 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.
Post End Date
Oct 12, 2026
EEO Posting Statement
ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/
Salary : $18 - $22