Transport Aide

Kent Hospital; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Hospital in Warwick, Rhode Island, is seeking a non-nursing patient transport aide to assist with transporting patients, laboratory specimens and equipment within the hospital. The role supports nursing staff, maintains a safe environment and helps ensure smooth patient flow throughout the facility.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, with preference for prior transport or support experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in patient transport or non-clinical support preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed within the hospital.
• Assist nursing and other staff with patient transfers and mobility.
• Move equipment and supplies as directed and maintain clean, safe areas.
• Transport specimens, reports and other items as required.
• Engage with patients to explain tests and support comfort during transport.
• Assist with training new staff and follow hospital policies.

Skills

Patient engagement

Communication

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for providing non-nursing patient support services including transporting patients, laboratory specimens, and equipment, morgue runs, errands and deliveries, and maintaining a safe and suitable work environment of care for all patients.

Duties & Responsibilities

Transport patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed within the hospital. Assist nursing and other clinical personnel with the transfer of patients to/from transportation equipment. Assist patients into and out of automobiles using established procedure when discharging or transporting. Place equipment in vehicle as necessary. Transport deceased patients to the Hospital Morgue as required and ensuring that all corridors are clear of any obstruction. Deliver laboratory specimens, x-rays, lab reports, telephone requests, stockroom, requisitions and other miscellaneous items, patient belongings and reports necessary to support nursing unit. Demonstrates a high level of patient engagement through communicating with patients while transporting. Engages the patient to inform them what test is being performed. Engages the patient about their stay in the hospital overall. Move equipment on wheels such as hospital beds, carts, cardiac geriatric chairs and supplies as instructed; transport medical equipment to place of patient discharge. Wash and clean all nursing unit transport and medical equipment. Maintain area, equipment and supplies in a neat, orderly and safe condition. Alert appropriate personnel about any broken equipment or any maintenance needed. Assist in the training of new employees in day-to-day procedures observing and enforcing all hospital policies, rules and regulations. May be required to assist Hospitality associates with cleaning and disinfecting patient rooms. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

A High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

EEO Statements

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.