Compassionate Patient Transport Specialist

Yale New Haven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a Transport Attendant to support patient movement throughout our hospital and clinics. You will escort and transport patients, maintain equipment, and ensure timely, safe delivery in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities include using the patient tracking system, communicating with nursing staff, and upholding cleanliness and safety standards while providing courteous, professional service to patients and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Data entry experience and enhanced telephone service skills.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Professional demeanor in a high-demand, high-volume service environment.

Responsibilities

• Escorts/transports patients safely and on time throughout the hospital.
• Provides transfer assistance to nursing and patient care staff with proper notifications.
• Maintains equipment, inspects and cleans devices, and keeps workplace safe and organized.
• Uses the patient tracking system to mark milestones and identify delays.
• Maintains professional conduct, greets and communicates with patients, and follows policies.

Skills

Data entry

Telephone etiquette

Verbal communication

Professional demeanor

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Patient tracking system

Job description

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a Transport Attendant to support patient movement throughout our hospital and clinics. You will escort and transport patients, maintain equipment, and ensure timely, safe delivery in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities include using the patient tracking system, communicating with nursing staff, and upholding cleanliness and safety standards while providing courteous, professional service to patients and colleagues.