Transportation Aide

Trinity Health•Saint Mary's Hospital Waterbury, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs various duties in transporting patients and supplies to various patient testing areas of the medical center assigned through the EPIC system. Patients are transported by three modes of transportation, bed, stretcher or wheelchair. 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.

Requirements

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.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs. individually.
Must be able to push and pull objects over 300 pounds on a daily basis with assist.

Nice To Haves

Responsible for transporting medication during specific patient transports.
When assigned, transports supplies and materials from one department to another.

Responsibilities

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.
Answers pages on beeper or Rover device.
Completes transport request steps before, during, and after transport in the EPIC system.
Assists with transferring of patients using proper body mechanics and safe lift equipment.
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.