Job Title: Patient Escort
Position Type: Contract (W2)
Pay Range: $20/hour (W2)
Location: Jamaica, NY 11432
Shift: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
On-Call: No
Equipment: Wheelchairs, Stretchers, Hydraulic Stretchers
Required Education & Certifications (Mandatory)
• High School Diploma or GED (REQUIRED)
• Current CPR Certification (REQUIRED)
Required Skills & Experience (Mandatory)
• Minimum 2 years of Patient Escort or relevant healthcare support experience (REQUIRED)
• Experience with wheelchair handling and patient transport (REQUIRED)
• Ability to safely handle stretchers and hydraulic stretchers (REQUIRED)
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written English) (REQUIRED)
• Ability to lift and assist patients safely (REQUIRED)
• Strong patient interaction and customer service skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment
• Reliable attendance and punctuality (REQUIRED)
Preferred Skills
• Prior experience in hospital or ambulatory care settings
• Experience handling multiple patient transport requests efficiently
Job Description / Responsibilities
• Safely escort hospital and ambulatory patients via wheelchair, stretcher, or hydraulic stretcher
• Ensure patient safety, comfort, and timely transport across departments
• Communicate effectively with clinical staff, patients, and families
• Follow hospital protocols for patient handling and transport procedures
• Maintain equipment in proper working condition and report issues as needed
• Support overall patient flow and operational efficiency within the facility
Additional Requirements
• Must be available to work alternate weekends (REQUIRED)
• Ability to handle physically demanding tasks including lifting and movement of patients
• Strong teamwork and coordination with hospital staff
Pride Global Benefits
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
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