PATIENT ESCORT/PATIENT LIFT TEAM - CASUAL

Why Beebe?

Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.

Overview

• Must be able to apply numerous techniques for lifting, moving, and transferring patients.
• Knowledge of transfer methods to decide which transfer method is the safest choice for each patient.
• Competent in patient lifting, transfer, positioning, and transport.
• Competent in providing patient safety during movement.
• Knowledgeable in CPR, infection control, customer relations, equipment management, and associated policies and procedures.
• Work with the healthcare team to perform purposeful rounding on the units utilizing pre-defined response criteria.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients throughout the hospital using wheelchairs, stretchers, beds, vehicles, and other approved patient transport equipment.
• Assist ambulatory patients during transport while ensuring patient comfort, dignity, and safety.
• Perform patient transfers using proper body mechanics, safe patient handling techniques, and approved lifting equipment.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of patient lifting and transfer devices, including gait belts, mechanical lifts, and other mobility aids.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and other team members to safely lift, reposition, transfer, and mobilize patients.
• Consistently follow all patient safety protocols and utilize appropriate safety equipment during patient movement and transport.
• Verify that stretcher and bed brakes are engaged and equipment is functioning properly prior to patient transport or transfer.
• Maintain continuous communication and availability through walkie-talkies, telephones, and capacity management systems.
• Respond promptly to patient transport and safe lift requests in accordance with departmental service standards.
• Receive, prioritize, and coordinate patient escort requests and departmental delivery needs to support efficient patient flow.
• Accurately document patient transport and safe lift activities and submit required logs at the end of each shift.
• Report patient concerns, safety issues, equipment malfunctions, and operational problems promptly to the Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, or Nurse Manager.
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain wheelchairs, stretchers, and other transport equipment after each patient use in accordance with infection prevention standards.
• Apply designated cleaning identification labels (e.g., "Green is Clean" tape) to sanitized equipment.
• Monitor and replenish supplies at designated cleaning and equipment stations.
• Assist with patient positioning, turning, ambulation, lifting, and other mobility-related activities.
• Support patient movement during treatments, dressing changes, and other clinical care procedures as needed.
• Participate in purposeful hourly rounding in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Provide accurate and complete shift handoff communication to ensure continuity of care and services.
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members to support patient care goals and operational efficiency.
• Demonstrate initiative by seeking and completing additional assignments as directed by the Nursing Supervisor, Nurse Manager, or departmental leadership.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.