Work whereevery momentmattersEvery 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkSt Vincentrsquos 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 Vincentrsquos is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network and is the systemrsquos second largest hospitalJob SummaryResponsible 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 needsmiddot Responds to transport requests with a sense of urgencymiddot Ensures oxygen tanks are not emptytank has enough oxygen for entire transportmiddot 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 middot Follows department protocols using dispatch system appropriatelymiddot Utilizes ticket to ride documentation before leaving the unit with a patientmiddot 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 requestedmiddot Notifies nursing personnel clinician technician andor reception upon arrival for patient Verifies correct patient identification comparing information from pagerphone to patient wristband obtains correct chart verifies proper mode of transportation and confirms standard precautions middot Maintains patientrsquos chart during transport and ensures confidentiality of patient information at all timesmiddot Collects and returns wheelchairs and stretchers and other various equipment to their proper locationsmiddot Disinfects and cleans transport equipment before and after each patient use and reports equipment needing repairsWork whereevery momentmattersEvery 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkSt Vincentrsquos 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 Vincentrsquos is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network and is the systemrsquos second largest hospitalJob SummaryResponsible 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 needsmiddot Responds to transport requests with a sense of urgencymiddot Ensures oxygen tanks are not emptytank has enough oxygen for entire transportmiddot 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 middot Follows department protocols using dispatch system appropriatelymiddot Utilizes ticket to ride documentation before leaving the unit with a patientmiddot 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 requestedmiddot Notifies nursing personnel clinician technician andor reception upon arrival for patient Verifies correct patient identification comparing information from pagerphone to patient wristband obtains correct chart verifies proper mode of transportation and confirms standard precautions middot Maintains patientrsquos chart during transport and ensures confidentiality of patient information at all timesmiddot Collects and returns wheelchairs and stretchers and other various equipment to their proper locationsmiddot Disinfects and cleans transport equipment before and after each patient use and reports equipment needing repairsmiddot Must be able to read and speak Englishmiddot Excellent interpersonal skillsmiddot Ability to follow directionsmiddot Ability to solve basic problemsmiddot Follows hospital specific protocols ndash for example isolation and radiation precautions etcmiddot Adheres to all policies procedures and standards established by all regulatory agencies including but not limited to Federal State JCAHO OSHA and CDCmiddot Ability to maintain a patientcustomer focus fostering a teamwork environmentmiddot Ability to transport patient with specific needs Example those requiring oxygen tanks cardiac cath patients young children or elderly patients IVrsquos drainage tubes etcmiddot High School Diploma or GED preferredmiddot months related experience preferredWe 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 momentmiddot Must be able to read and speak Englishmiddot Excellent interpersonal skillsmiddot Ability to follow directionsmiddot Ability to solve basic problemsmiddot Follows hospital specific protocols ndash for example isolation and radiation precautions etcmiddot Adheres to all policies procedures and standards established by all regulatory agencies including but not limited to Federal State JCAHO OSHA and CDCmiddot Ability to maintain a patientcustomer focus fostering a teamwork environmentmiddot Ability to transport patient with specific needs Example those requiring oxygen tanks cardiac cath patients young children or elderly patients IVrsquos drainage tubes etcmiddot High School Diploma or GED preferredmiddot months related experience preferredWe 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 moment