About the role
Patient Escort - Henry Ford Health Job Title Patient Escort About the Department Join our Rochester campus in one of Oakland County's most charming, historic communities, known for downtown shops, wineries, and top-rated schools. Rochester offers a small-town feel with big-system resources, plus an easy commute across northern Metro Detroit and nearby Auburn Hills. Here, you¿ll be part of a team dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Role Overview As a Patient Escort, you play a vital role in ensuring the safety, comfort, and efficient transport of patients within Crittenton Hospital Medical Center (CHMC). You¿ll support patients during their hospital journey, contributing to a positive and professional atmosphere while upholding the mission and vision of CHMC. Why Henry Ford Health At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other.
We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.
Maintain a positive and professional atmosphere for patients, demonstrating interpersonal skills to interact effectively with those under physical or emotional stress. Transport patients safely by wheelchair, stretcher, bed, or ambulatory means to and from areas throughout the hospital for testing, treatment, and transfers. Ensure patient safety by using proper lifting techniques and applying body mechanics principles.
Clean and maintain transportation equipment daily to prevent injuries. Deliver specimens, blood products, patient charts, and other materials to hospital departments. Promote guest relations by anticipating and responding to needs with courtesy, respect, and confidentiality.
What You Will Need Required Qualifications High School Diploma or GED. Successful completion of the Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support class at time of hire/transfer. What We Offer Join a team where you can grow your career, collaborate with dedicated professionals, and contribute to mission-driven work.
We provide opportunities for learning and development, empowering you to make a meaningful impact in healthcare. Join Our Team Ready to make a difference? Apply now to become a Patient Escort at Henry Ford Health!
Company Description Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations.
Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.