Patient Escort/Patient Lift Team
About the job
- Apply patient lifting, moving, and transfer techniques and select safe transfer methods for each patient.
- Demonstrate competence in patient lifting, transfer, positioning, transport, and safety during movement.
- Know CPR, infection control, customer relations, equipment management, and related policies and procedures.
- Possess patient care experience; this experience is preferred.
- Be able to frequently lift more than 50 pounds and push or pull more than 200 pounds, with no lifting limitations.
- Demonstrate prior experience in positions requiring strong communication and customer service skills.
- Hold Basic Life Support or CPR credentials and complete the required Lift Team, Transport Team, and patient services orientation training.
- Complete body mechanics training with the Physical Therapy Department and undergo reevaluation of physical competence every six months or as deemed necessary by the manager based on work evaluation.
- Demonstrate an ongoing exercise program.
- Be able to read, write, and perform basic math.
- Be able to work under pressure and communicate with patients, hospital staff, and visitors.
- Perform routine repetitive duties using several well-defined procedures under close supervision.
- Meet the heavy functional demands of the job without restrictions.
- Communicate clearly both verbally and in writing; keep patient and team-member information confidential; withstand crisis situations; provide customer service to patients, team members, and visitors; and have knowledge and experience with electronic health records.
- Complete the essential Basic Life Saving certification requirement.
- Be a high school graduate or equivalent.
- Transport patients through the hospital using safety equipment and precautions, including transfers by wheelchair, stretcher, or vehicle, accompanying ambulatory patients, and using other available transfer equipment.
- Use patient-lifting safety equipment and coordinate with the appropriate number of team members to lift patients safely.
- Use safety equipment, including gait belts, stretcher and bed brakes, and lifting devices.
- Remain available and communicate with the department by walkie-talkie, phone, and capacity management/careaware; respond to every request within 10 minutes.
- Receive and prioritize patient escort trips and requested items for departments.
- Keep an accurate log of safe-lift technician duties and submit it at the end of each shift to the designated area.
- Report problems or concerns accurately to the charge nurse, nurse supervisor, or nurse manager.
- Clean and maintain stretchers and wheelchairs after each patient use, mark cleaned equipment with Green is clean tape, and maintain supplies at cleaning stations.
- Assist with patient positioning, turning, lifting, and ambulating, including movement during complex dressing changes and patient care.
- Give an accurate handoff report to the oncoming shift.
- Work with the healthcare team to perform purposeful rounding on the units using predefined response criteria and to perform purposeful hourly rounding.
- Independently seek additional duties or assignments as directed by the nursing supervisor or nurse manager.
- Reimbursement for gym membership is available up to $240 annually.
About the company
Beebe Healthcare is a health system that emphasizes practical nursing education and patient care in a variety of settings. Its nursing program follows a structured curriculum that progresses from basic to complex nursing care, integrating biological, behavioral, and social sciences to prepare graduates for entry-level practice. The program uses active learning and community resources, guided by Bloom’s Taxonomy and Maslow’s hierarchy, to develop independent judgment, critical thinking, and safe, high-quality care. Beebe Healthcare differentiates itself by linking education to real-world community needs, emphasizing ethical and professional accountability, patient advocacy, effective health teaching, and efficient use of resources. The company’s goal is to produce nursing graduates who can function as competent members of healthcare teams, deliver comprehensive care, and maintain professional standards in acute, long-term, and community-based settings.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Lewes, Delaware
Founded
1916
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Beebe’s 2026 nursing class posted a 100% first-attempt NCLEX pass rate.
- Canopy rollout began July 28, 2026, improving staff safety across 1,500 frontline workers.
- Epic now enables MyChart scheduling, analytics, and care coordination across Beebe’s system.
What critics are saying
- Beebe cut 22 nonclinical jobs in August 2025 after reimbursement pressure and rising costs.
- February 2026 storm closures halted outpatient sites, exposing brittle operations during disruptions.
- Epic’s November 2025 rollout cost over $50 million, squeezing margins if utilization disappoints.
What makes Beebe Healthcare unique
- Beebe Healthcare runs Sussex County’s dominant local system with three campuses and deep community ties.
- Epic went live November 1, 2025, unifying records across Beebe’s network.
- Beebe acquired Cape Pharmacy October 31, 2024, strengthening outpatient medication control.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance