EVS Transport Attendant - Full Time 37.5 Day Shift and EOW

Bristol Hospital Incorporated; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO) and paid leave

403(b) retirement with company match

Company-paid life insurance

Employee assistance and wellness 프로그램

Job summary

Bristol Hospital Incorporated in Bristol, CT is seeking an Environmental Services Associate to perform cleaning, disinfection, bed making, and transport of patients and equipment. You will stock supplies, assist with discharge cleaning, and ensure safe handling of chemicals following PPE rules.

This role requires teamwork, reliability, and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Training on safety procedures is provided to support growth and competency.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is desired but not necessary.
• Prior experience in a patient care environment preferred.
• CPR Certification (American Heart or American Red Cross) — recertification through AHA.

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning, disinfecting, lifting, positioning and transporting of patients and equipment.
• Empties linen bags, makes beds and stocks supplies to established par levels.
• Cleans and disinfects assigned areas and hospital equipment per procedures.
• Assists with discharge cleaning and bed making as required.
• Transports patients and materials; reports unsafe conditions and uses PPE as required.
• Transports medical records to storage and assists with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Notebook computer

Mobile phone

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Notebook computer

Mobile phone

Job description

At Bristol Hospital and Health Care, we begin each day caring today for your tomorrow. We have been an integral part of our community for the past 100 years. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to our patients, residents and families. We are committed to provide compassionate, quality care at all times and to uphold our values of Communication, Accountability, Respect and Empathy (C.A.R.E.). We are Magnet and received the 2020 Press Ganey Leading Innovator award for our rapid adoption and implementation of healthcare solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Use your expertise, compassion, and kindness to transform the patient experience. Make a difference. Make Bristol Hospital and Health Care your choice.We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial well-being, and work-life balance of our employees and their families. Eligible team members have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off (PTO) and paid leave, a 403(b) retirement savings plan with company matching, company-paid life insurance, and an array of additional perks including employee assistance and wellness programs. (Exact eligibility and coverage details vary by role and employment status.)Job Summary:Performs a wide variety of duties within a patient care setting. Activities include cleaning, disinfecting, lifting, positioning, and transporting of patients, equipment, and materials. Responds to all customer requests at a level commensurate with the position.Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:Performs support duties.Empties full linen bags, replaces with clean bags, and prepares full bag for pick up or throws down linen chute.Makes unoccupied beds and assists with the making of occupied beds.Stocks supplies and clean patient linen as needed in patient rooms.Stock floor with bathroom supplies and cups to established par levels.Ensures that cleaning chemicals and equipment are appropriately stocked for assigned work areas.Cleans and disinfects assigned areas.Cleans and disinfects hospital equipment as assigned, according to established procedures.Assists with the discharge process of patient rooms in assigned areas according to the hospitals discharge procedure. The employee also completes emergency discharge cleaning and bed making as required.Removes trash.Collects trash, replaces liner and disinfects waste receptacles in assigned areas according to established procedures.Performs safety related duties.Detects and reports defective materials, equipment and items which could present an unsafe condition, to the appropriate supervision.Follows all rules and regulations related to the proper techniques transporting patients to and from locations and including the wearing of proper PPE.Mixes chemicals properly and uses them in a manner consistent with manufacturers instructions.Follows all rules and regulations related to Universal Precautions and other rules of safety.Transports patients and material.Transports patients throughout the hospital including those transports related to patient admission, discharge, testing and transfer.Lifts and transports equipment and furniture to various areas of the hospital. Transports medical and other records to permanent storage or other areas as instructed.Employee assists in the lifting, moving and positioning of patients. Employee also assists with ambulation of patients as required.Sets up and breaks down furniture from various meetings and delivers and removes various items needed for the meeting such as televisions, VCRs, projectors, easels and flip charts as needed.Completes prepared forms to report specific tasks accomplished, such as moving equipment.Demonstrates dependability.Employee maintains proper levels of attendance and punctuality.Employee follows verbal and written directions.Seeks direction for and maintains responsibility for own development.Attends mandatory in-service education and maintains standards for competencies annually.Attends all GSA update training and department meetings.QualificationsEducational / Minimum Requirements:High School Diploma or GED is desired but not necessary.Prior experience preferred.State/Federal Mandated Licensure or Certification Requirements:NoneBristol Hospital Mandated Educational Requirements:General orientation at time of hire. Fire/Safety/Infection Control annually. Other programs as mandated by Hospital.Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to respond to requests to transport patients to and from various destinations using a notebook computer, mobile phone, or alphanumeric page.CPR Certification (American Heart or American Red Cross - all recertification will be done through the American Heart AssociationExperience in a patient care environment, preferredTraining in proper body mechanics.Special Requirements:Good interpersonal skills to interact favorably with patients, visitors and co-workers. Ability to work as part of a team.Physical Requirements:May be required to lift up to waist level, on occasion in excess of 50 pounds, with free range of body motion so that tasks which require walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and twisting can be completed. Prolonged periods of standing and walking for three or more hours at a time are required. Visual acuity corrected to normal. Hearing corrected to normal. Has the ability to verbalize so that the average person can comprehend.Work Environment:Normal patient care environment. Employee is exposed to indoor and some outdoor temperatures, patient fluids and waste, wetness, dirt, odors and chemicals. The employee also needs to be able to move equipment and patients throughout the hospital. Rapid pace and variable environment.Cognitive Requirements:Has the ability to read and comprehend a manufacturer’s label. Has the ability to read, comprehend and execute written instructions in English. Has the ability to understand and execute oral instructions.DisclaimerThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Must be willing to be floated or reassigned to another department, unit, office, or location as needed.