Patient Transport Aide

Hartford HealthCare • PA

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About The Position

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. The Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute-care community teaching hospital, we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery, as well as a wide variety of specialties. Staffed by our talented team of leading professionals, The Hospital of Central Connecticut provides a wide array of services throughout the region, caring for patients from birth through the end of life.

Requirements

• Must be able to read and speak English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to solve basic problems.
• Follows hospital specific protocols – for example, isolation and radiation precautions, among others.
• Adheres to all policies, procedures and standards established by all regulatory agencies including but not limited to Federal, State, JCAHO, OSHA, and CDC.
• Ability to maintain a patient/customer focus fostering a teamwork environment.
• Adheres to all Human Resource policies and procedures including those listed in the Employee Handbook, HHC Code of Conduct, departmental guidelines, standard work documents and new initiatives.
• Ability to transport patients with specific needs. Example: those requiring oxygen tanks, cardiac cath patients, young children or elderly patients, IV's, drainage tubes, etc.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3+ months related experience.
• Additional languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients, medical equipment and patient-related items to their destinations enabling physicians, nurses, technicians, and therapists to perform their duties in an effective manner.
• Ensures positive patient and customer satisfaction, proper utilization of body mechanics, adherence to policies, procedures and standards established by the Hospital, Department and Regulatory Agencies.
• Acts as a positive role model and team player demonstrating HHC mission and values.
• Must be sensitive and attentive to all patient/guest needs.
• Transporting Patients, Medical Equipment and Patient Related Items.
• Care of Equipment and Supplies.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees