Transportation Aide

IHA; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford, part of Trinity Health Of New England, seeks a dedicated Transporter for an evening shift. You will move patients and materials across the medical center using bed, stretcher, or wheelchair, guided by the EPIC system and hub dispatch.

Roles include transporting medications and maintaining equipment. Ideal candidates have strong English communication, the ability to lift 50 lbs, and a commitment to safety and patient dignity.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, and comprehend basic English.
• Must be 18 years or older with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills required.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from testing areas using bed, stretcher, or wheelchair.
• Respond to pages from EPIC or Hub Dispatcher promptly.
• Complete transport requests in the EPIC system before, during, and after transport.
• Transport medications during specified patient transports.
• Assist with safe patient transfers using proper body mechanics and lift equipment.
• Move supplies between departments as assigned.
• Maintain cleanliness of transport equipment (wheelchairs, stretchers, etc.).
• Monitor quantity and placement of transport wheelchairs, stretchers, and oxygen cylinders.
• Complete yearly competency form.

Skills

Patient transport

Interpersonal communication

Safety awareness

Lifting 50 lbs

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EPIC system

Pager/Rover device

Job description

Description

Come join the Centralized Transport team at Saint Francis Hospital, part of Trinity Health Of New England! We are a member of the nationwide Trinity Health family, bringing compassionate care to our communities.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Evening Shift

Position Purpose

Performs various duties in transporting patients and supplies to various patient testing areas of the medical center assigned through the EPIC system.

What You Will Do

• Upon notification from the EPIC system or from the Hub Dispatcher, transports patients to and from patient areas and various diagnostic and treatment centers in a safe, dignified, and efficient manner. Patients are transported by three modes of transportation, bed, stretcher or wheelchair.
• Answers pages on beeper or Rover device.
• Completes transport request steps before, during, and after transport in the EPIC system.
• Responsible for transporting medication during specific patient transports.
• Assists with transferring of patients using proper body mechanics and safe lift equipment.
• When assigned, transports supplies and materials from one department to another.
• Maintains the cleanliness of all transport equipment such as wheelchairs, stretchers, etc.
• Monitors the number and placement of Transport wheelchairs, stretchers and oxygen cylinders.
• Completes yearly competency form.

Environmental And Working Conditions

• Some minor physical inconvenience or discomfort present in the work place. Moderate noise, disagreeable odors, etc. or occasional exposure to minor injury or other occupational hazard requiring precautions.
• Requires prolonged standing, walking, and constant physical movements on a routine basis.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. individually. Work requires the ability to push and pull objects over 300 pounds on a daily basis with assist.
• May be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at times such as masks, eye protection, ear protection, gloves and gowns.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and comprehend basic written instructions in English.
• Must also be able to comprehend verbal instructions and speak/reply in English.
• Must be 18 years of age and have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Requires contact with patients, visitors and staff, which involves good inter-personal and customer service skills.

Position Highlights And Benefits

• Full-Time, 40 Hours- 3p-11p M-F (every other weekend)
• Our Mission and Core Values
• Career growth and advancement potential
• Award-winning Patient Access Department

Ministry/Facility Information

Trinity Health Of New England is an integrated health care delivery system that is comprised of world-class providers and facilities dedicated to full spectrum preventative, acute, and post-acute care. We aim to deliver top level care to increase our community's overall health at lower costs. While we serve nearly 3 million people, we are proud to be a part of a national system that focuses on putting our patients first and having the best colleagues to do so.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.