Patient Escort / Messenger

Summary :

Responsible for providing safe and efficient transportation for patients within the healthcare facility. Facilitates the timely delivery of messages, documents, and supplies to various departments, ensuring effective communication and support throughout the organization.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions :

• Escort patients to and from various locations within the healthcare facility, such as examination rooms, diagnostic areas, operating rooms, or other treatment areas.
• Ensure the safety and comfort of patients during transportation, taking into account their specific needs and mobility limitations.
• Follow established protocols and procedures for patient transportation, including the use of appropriate equipment, such as wheelchairs or stretchers.
• Receive and prioritize messages, documents, and supplies for delivery throughout the facility.
• Deliver messages and documents to appropriate recipients, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent prefeered

40-hour days, 6a-230p rotating weekends and holidays

Experience

Experience in a healthcare or customer service-related role. 1-2 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Physical Requirements

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and / or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.