Description
Job Schedule : Part Time
Standard Hours :
Job Shift : Shift
Shift Details : From pm into : am / Mon-Fri and every other weekend
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Every day, almost , 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 Connecticuts most comprehensive healthcare network
St Vincents Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than , employees It includes a -bed community teaching hospital, a -bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport, a large multispecialty provider group, and special needs services for adults and children
St Vincents is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network, and is the systems second-largest hospital
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 patients 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
Perform other related duties as required
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, IVs, drainage tubes, etc
High School Diploma or GED
preferred
+ months related experience
preferred
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With 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 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 work / life balance
Every moment matters And this is your moment
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