Patient Transport Aide

Hartford HealthCare; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare's Hartford Hospital is seeking a Transporter responsible for safe, timely transport of patients and equipment, enabling physicians, nurses and therapists to perform their duties efficiently. Hartford Hospital is a Level 1 trauma center with advanced robotic surgery and simulation facilities.

Location: 80 Seymour Street, Hartford, CT. Shift: 11pm–7:30am, Monday through Friday, every other weekend and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and speak English.
• Preferred: 3+ months related experience in transport or healthcare setting.
• Additional languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responds to transport requests with a sense of urgency.
• Ensures oxygen tanks are not empty/tank has enough oxygen for entire transport.
• Ensures the comfort of the patient throughout entire request by being attentive; offers blankets, checks modesty, and only engages in appropriate conversation involving the patient.

Skills

English proficiency

Transport experience

Multilingual

Job description

Location Detail: 80 Seymour Street (10008)

Shift Detail: 11pm - 7:30am Monday through Friday, every other weekend and holidays.

Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us.

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.

Job Responsibilities

• Responds to transport requests with a sense of urgency.
• Ensures oxygen tanks are not empty/tank has enough oxygen for entire transport.
• Ensures the comfort of the patient throughout entire request by being attentive; offers blankets, checks modesty, and only engages in appropriate conversation involving the patient.

Qualifications

Required:

• Must be able to read and speak English

Preferred

• 3+ months related experience
• Additional languages a plus

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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.