Patient Transport Aide

Hartford HealthCare; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare at 80 Seymour Street, Hartford, CT is seeking a Transporter to move patients, equipment and supplies safely and efficiently during day shifts. You will support physicians, nurses and technologists by ensuring timely deliveries within hospital departments.

The role requires good English, strong interpersonal skills, the ability to follow directions and lift/move items as needed. Previous hospital or healthcare support experience is a plus, with a commitment to patient care and

Qualifications

• Must read and speak English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to solve basic problems.
• Adheres to hospital protocols and regulatory standards.
• Ability to transport patients with specific needs.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients, medical equipment and patient-related items to their destinations enabling physicians, nurses, technicians, and therapists to perform their duties in an effective manner.
• Ensures positive patient and customer satisfaction, proper utilization of body mechanics, adherence to policies, procedures and standards established by the Hospital, Department and Regulatory Agencies.
• Acts as a positive role model and team player demonstrating HHC mission and values. Must be sensitive and attentive to all patient/guest needs.

Skills

English literacy

Interpersonal skills

Follow directions

Problem solving

Policy & safety compliance

Patient/customer focus

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location Detail: 80 Seymour Street (10008)
Shift Detail: 11a-730p (MID Shift) Monday to Friday, including every other weekends and Holidays
Work where every moment matters.
Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.
The Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute-care community teaching hospital, we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery, as well as a wide variety of specialties. Staffed by our talented team of leading professionals, The Hospital of Central Connecticut provides a wide array of services throughout the region, caring for patients from birth through the end of life.

Job Responsibilities

Responsible for the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients, medical equipment and patient-related items to their destinations enabling physicians, nurses, technicians, and therapists to perform their duties in an effective manner. Ensures positive patient and customer satisfaction, proper utilization of body mechanics, adherence to policies, procedures and standards established by the Hospital, Department and Regulatory Agencies. Acts as a positive role model and team player demonstrating HHC mission and values. Must be sensitive and attentive to all patient/guest needs.

• Transporting Patients, Medical Equipment and Patient Related Items
• Care of Equipment and Supplies
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be able to read and speak English
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow directions
• Ability to solve basic problems
• Follows hospital specific protocols – for example, isolation and radiation precautions, among others
• Adheres to all policies, procedures and standards established by all regulatory agencies including but not limited to Federal, State, JCAHO, OSHA, and CDC.
• Ability to maintain a patient/customer focus fostering a teamwork environment.
• Adheres to all Human Resource policies and procedures including those listed in the Employee Handbook, HHC Code of Conduct, departmental guidelines, standard work documents and new initiatives.
• Ability to transport patients with specific needs. Example: those requiring oxygen tanks, cardiac cath patients, young children or elderly patients, IV's, drainage tubes, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ months related experience
• Additional languages a plus

We take great care of careers.
With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.