Compassionate Patient Transport Specialist

Yale New Haven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health in New Haven, CT is seeking a Transport Healthcare Support member to escort and transport patients and visitors throughout the hospital. The role emphasizes patient safety, infection control, and professional conduct while supporting care providers and staff.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, successful hospital orientation, and excellent communication skills. It offers growth within a high-volume hospital setting and adherence to all safety and privacy

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and respectfully with patients, physicians, co-workers and other staff.
• Must have a courteous and professional demeanor with the ability to work effectively in a high demand/high volume service department.

Responsibilities

• Escorts/transports patients and visitors safely, professionally, courteously and in a timely manner throughout the hospital.
• Obtains the ticket to ride and medical record from the unit staff, introduces themselves to the patient and verifies the correct patient by checking two patient identifiers, uses infection control techniques.
• Uses transport equipment safely and maintains it, assists nurses/staff to transfer patients, ensures a clean and safe work environment.
• Uses transport software to track milestones and resolve delays with care providers to ensure timely patient delivery.
• Maintains professional demeanor, follows policies, participates in meetings and trainings, and seeks assignments when not actively engaged.

Skills

Excellent communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Yale New Haven Health in New Haven, CT is seeking a Transport Healthcare Support member to escort and transport patients and visitors throughout the hospital. The role emphasizes patient safety, infection control, and professional conduct while supporting care providers and staff.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, successful hospital orientation, and excellent communication skills. It offers growth within a high-volume hospital setting and adherence to all safety and privacy