Patient Transport Aide

About the Role

The Hospital of Central Connecticut, part of Hartford HealthCare, is an acute-care community teaching hospital providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine, surgery, and a wide variety of specialties. We are seeking a dedicated individual to ensure the safe, timely, and accurate transport of patients, medical equipment, and patient-related items.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients, medical equipment, and patient-related items to their destinations, enabling physicians, nurses, technicians, and therapists to perform their duties effectively.
• Ensure positive patient and customer satisfaction through proper utilization of body mechanics and adherence to hospital policies, procedures, and standards.
• Act as a positive role model and team player, demonstrating Hartford HealthCare’s mission and values.
• Maintain sensitivity and attentiveness to all patient and guest needs.
• Follow hospital-specific protocols, including isolation and radiation precautions.
• Adhere to all regulatory agency policies, including Federal, State, JCAHO, OSHA, and CDC guidelines.
• Perform care of equipment and supplies.
• Handle transport of patients with specific needs, such as those requiring oxygen tanks, cardiac cath patients, young children, elderly patients, IVs, or drainage tubes.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Ability to read and speak English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow directions and solve basic problems.
• Adherence to all Human Resource policies and procedures, including those in the Employee Handbook, HHC Code of Conduct, and departmental guidelines.
• Ability to maintain a patient/customer focus and foster a teamwork environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements:
  • Must meet all requirements listed under Responsibilities and Requirements.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • 3+ months of related experience.
  • Proficiency in additional languages is a plus.

Schedule

6:00 AM – 2:30 PM, every other weekend and holiday.

Location

100 Grand Street, New Britain, CT 10126.

Benefits

Hartford HealthCare offers a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance, along with exciting opportunities for career development and growth across our locations.