Hartford, Connecticut, USA
12 days ago
Patient Transport Aide
Work whereevery momentmattersEvery day almost Hartford HealthCare employees 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkResponsible 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 patientguest needsJOB RESPONSIBILITIESResponds to transport requests with a sense of urgencyEnsures oxygen tanks are not emptytank has enough oxygen for entire transportEnsures the comfort of the patient throughout entire request by being attentive offers blankets checks modesty and only engages in appropriate conversation involving the patientWork whereevery momentmattersEvery day almost Hartford HealthCare employees 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkResponsible 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 patientguest needsJOB RESPONSIBILITIESResponds to transport requests with a sense of urgencyEnsures oxygen tanks are not emptytank has enough oxygen for entire transportEnsures the comfort of the patient throughout entire request by being attentive offers blankets checks modesty and only engages in appropriate conversation involving the patientMinimum RequirementsMust be able to read and speak EnglishExcellent interpersonal skillsAbility to follow directionsAbility to solve basic problemsFollows hospital specific protocols ndash for example isolation and radiation precautions among othersAdheres to all policies procedures and standards established by all regulatory agencies including but not limited to Federal State JCAHO OSHA and CDCAbility to maintain a patientcustomer focus fostering a teamwork environmentAdheres 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 initiativesAbility to transport patient with specific needs Example those requiring oxygen tanks cardiac cath patients young children or elderly patients IVrsquos drainage tubes etcPreferred QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED months related experienceAdditional languages a plusWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentAs an Equal Opportunity EmployerAffirmative Action employer the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicantrsquos race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin and veteran or disability statusMinimum RequirementsMust be able to read and speak EnglishExcellent interpersonal skillsAbility to follow directionsAbility to solve basic problemsFollows hospital specific protocols ndash for example isolation and radiation precautions among othersAdheres to all policies procedures and standards established by all regulatory agencies including but not limited to Federal State JCAHO OSHA and CDCAbility to maintain a patientcustomer focus fostering a teamwork environmentAdheres 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 initiativesAbility to transport patient with specific needs Example those requiring oxygen tanks cardiac cath patients young children or elderly patients IVrsquos drainage tubes etcPreferred QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED months related experienceAdditional languages a plusWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentAs an Equal Opportunity EmployerAffirmative Action employer the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicantrsquos race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin and veteran or disability status
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