Req Number 114125

　　Job Description

　　Provides safe, courteous escort service for patients between the Emergency Department (ED) and other departments. Performs various patient care activities and related services necessary in caring for the comfort and safety of patients of all ages. Works under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and performs duties as delegated.

　　Job Responsibility

　　Responds rapidly to requests from ED staff and/or patients.Lifts and assists patients on/off wheelchairs and stretchersCalms, reassures and comforts patients during patient contactTransports or accompanies patients to/from Emergency Department, patient care units, and various other hospital departments.Reports any safety and/or patient care issues to appropriate clinician.Provides messenger services, as required.Delivers supply/equipment requests to appropriate department and obtains needed items.Delivers patient specimens to appropriate laboratory.Assists in checking and re-stocking ED supplies and maintaining storerooms, as needed.Identifies and orders supplies to be re-ordered.Identifies outside special orders and assists Head Nurse in placing orders.Assists in tracking location of ED equipment within department, as well as throughout hospital.Assists in locating and returning equipment to Emergency Medical Service personnel, as required.Checks ED equipment and ensures readiness for patient care.Reports and follows up on malfunctioning equipment according to established policies and procedures.Assists in maintenance of patient care areas and changing of stretcher linens.Performs related duties as required.

　　*ADA Essential Functions

　　Job Qualification

　　High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

　　Minimum of one (1) year experience in a hospital or healthcare setting, preferred. Experience in emergency services, preferred.

　　Knowledge of medical terminology, required.

　　Ability to speak, read, write and follow verbal and written instructions in English, required.

　　*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).

　　The salary range for this position is $22.13-$24.37/hour

　　It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.