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Job Schedule : Full Time
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Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is a -bed, general acute care community hospital located in Torrington, Connecticut, that serves as a regional health care resource for the , residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut
CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient, safe and comfortable patient environment
Job Summary
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
Responds to transport requests with a sense of urgency
Ensures oxygen tanks are not empty / tank has enough oxygen for entire transport
Ensures the comfort of the patient throughout entire request by being attentive; offers blankets, checks modesty, and only engages in appropriate conversation involving the patient
Follows department protocols using dispatch system appropriately
Utilizes ticket-to-ride documentation before leaving the unit with a patient
Transport patients between departments and to and from patient care areas as well as to and from inpatient and outpatient areas for the purpose of prescheduled and unscheduled procedures;
via wheelchair, stretcher, bed and other transport equipment, or ambulation as requested
Notifies nursing personnel, clinician, technician and / or reception upon arrival for patient Verifies correct patient identification, comparing information from pager / phone to patient wristband;
obtains correct chart, verifies proper mode of transportation and confirms standard precautions
Maintains patient’s chart during transport and ensures confidentiality of patient information at all times
Collects and returns wheelchairs and stretchers and other various equipment to their proper locations
Disinfects and cleans transport equipment before and after each patient use and reports equipment needing repairs
Qualifications
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, etc
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
Ability to transport patient with specific needs Example : those requiring oxygen tanks, cardiac cath patients, young children or elderly patients, IV’s, drainage tubes, etc
High School Diploma or GED
preferred
+ months related experience
preferred
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