Christiana Hospital - Newark Campus
Onsite
Join Our Team as a Patient Escort I – Overnight Shift (Part-Time)
Are you passionate about helping others and making a difference in a healthcare setting? We’re looking for a compassionate and reliable Patient Escort I to join our team and support patient care by ensuring safe and timely transportation throughout the hospital.
Position Details
Location: Christiana Hospital – Newark Campus
Shift: 10:30 PM – 7:00 AM - 24 Hours Weekly
Additional Requirements: Every other weekend and holiday
Safely transport patients via stretcher, wheelchair, bed, or specialized vehicle to and from various hospital departments.
Assist clinical staff with patient transfers.
Maintain and care for transport equipment.
Attend training sessions and departmental meetings.
Follow safety protocols and report any hazards or unsafe conditions.
Education: High school diploma preferred.
Experience: 2 years of customer service experience preferred (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
Certification: Must be able to obtain BLS certification upon hire.
Skills:
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to walk and stand for long periods
Basic computer and smartphone proficiency
Knowledge of hospital layout and body mechanics
Commitment to confidentiality and professionalism
Continuous standing, walking, pushing/pulling heavy equipment.
Occasional bending, crouching, lifting.
Exposure to cleaning agents, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases.
Christianacare Offers:
Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
403(b) with company match
Generous paid time off
Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help us deliver compassionate care, one patient at a time.
This position has a starting rate of $17.80 per hour, regardless of prior experience. After six months of continuous employment, the hourly rate will automatically increase to $20.90 per hour. After one year of continuous employment, the hourly rate will automatically increase to $21.93 per hour.This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Post End Date
Oct 25, 2026EEO Posting Statement
ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/
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