Patient Transport Aide

Hartford HealthCare; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare's Backus Hospital in Norwich, CT, is seeking a transport team member to respond quickly to patient transport requests. You will ensure oxygen supplies are adequate and that patients are comfortable during transfers.

This role emphasizes teamwork within Connecticut’s leading healthcare network, with focus on safety, professionalism, and compassionate care for every moment.

Qualifications

• Education: None
• Experience: None
• Language Skills: Must be able to read and speak English

Responsibilities

• Responds to transport requests with a sense of urgency.
• Ensures oxygen tanks are not empty and have enough oxygen for the entire transport.
• Ensures patient comfort throughout the transport, including modesty and appropriate conversation.

Skills

English language

Job description

Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309)

Shift Detail: Alternate 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.

Since 1893 Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities.

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

Minimum Requirements

• Education: None
• Experience: None
• Licensure, Certification, Registration: N/A
• Language Skills: Must be able to read and speak English

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.