Transportation Attendant

Trinity Health; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Retirement savings with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Development opportunities

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital, part of Trinity Health Of New England, seeks a Full-Time Transport Associate for the Centralized Transport team in Hartford. You will move patients and supplies to testing areas using bed, stretcher, or wheelchair within the EPIC workflow.

Responsibilities include responding to beepers, completing EPIC steps, transporting medications, and assisting with safe patient transfers while keeping equipment clean and organized. Competitive hourly pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Reads, writes, and comprehends basic written English instructions.
• Able to comprehend verbal instructions and speak in English.
• Must be 18+ years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to and from patient areas and diagnostic/treatment centers using bed, stretcher, or wheelchair in a safe, dignified, and efficient manner.
• Responds to beeper pages or Rover device and completes transport steps in EPIC.
• Transports medications during specified patient transports and assists with patient transfers using proper body mechanics.
• Maintains cleanliness and proper stocking of transport equipment.
• Monitors transport wheelchairs, stretchers, and oxygen cylinders and completes yearly competency forms.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Evening Shift

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.

Schedule : Full-Time, 40 Hours- Day 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.

Compensation and Benefits:

At Trinity Health Of New England , we understand that the success of our organization is directly related to our hardworking, compassionate, and dedicated colleagues who contribute their time and skills to help transform healthcare. That’s why we’ve compiled a competitive, comprehensive compensation and benefits package that offers our colleagues protection and peace of mind, both at home and at work.

Pay Range: $17.00-$21.80 per hour

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Coverage
• Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
• Time Off - may include Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
• Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Well-being Initiative
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities within Trinity Health

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.