Patient Transport Aide

Hartford HealthCare; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare’s MidState Medical Center is seeking an orderly to join the Patient Care Team. The role involves direct patient care and transport under RN supervision, supporting safety and comfort, and following hospital standards.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, ability to speak/read/write English, CPR validation within three months of hire, and the capacity to push/pull stretchers and wheelchairs with equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English.
• Ability to push/pull stretchers and/or wheelchairs with equipment.
• CPR validation within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform multi-skilled services on the Patient Care Team, including direct patient care and transport.
• Work under the supervision of an RN and follow regulatory and hospital standards.
• Report to the Orderly Team Leader and Manager.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location Detail: 435 Lewis Avenue-Midstate Med (10123)

Shift Detail: Hours is 12:30pm-8:30pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, every other weekend

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.

Serving our community since 1998, MidState Medical Center is a vibrant and progressive organization with a genuine concern for our patients, community, and employee’s alike. We’ve earned top honors for quality stroke care, gold level recognition for organ donation, and employing leaders in the field of cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation, providing the highest quality level of care.

As a member of the Patient Care Team, the orderly performs a variety of multi-skilled services house wide including direct patient care and transport. Works under the supervision of an RN, and contributes to meeting the health care, safety, and comfort needs of the patient, and follows all existing regulatory and hospital standards. Reports to the Orderly Team Leader and Manager

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent; must be able to speak, read and write English; ability to perform duties that require pushing/pulling of stretchers and/or wheelchairs with additional medical equipment. Previously demonstrated interpersonal, communicative and collaborative skills; must be highly organized and able to field numerous requests concomitantly; CPR validation within three months of hire.

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.