Summary:

Responsible for assisting patients when discharged, transporting to testing areas and in-patient rooms; stocks and re-stocks oxygen cabinets and closets in the department; picks up supplies and blood products when needed and assists in turning over rooms for the next patient.

Responsibilities:

1. Transports patients and secures supplies and equipment as directed

2. Assists in maintaining a safe and orderly work environment

3. Participates in setting and attaining department goals

4. Maintains confidentiality for patients and their families

5. Utilizes communication skills effectively with patients, families, visitor, medical staff and hospital personnel

6. Keeps current regarding job related duties through required inservice education and staff meetings

7. Formulates and uses effective working relationships with all healthcare staff, patients and significant others

8. Assertively seeks guidance and direction as needed

9. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position

10. Performs other duties as assigned

Education Skills Experience:

Required:

High school Diploma or GED required
BLS/CPR Certification
Must understand and speak conversational english and possess listening and comprehensive skills
Must be able to work with young, sick and physically challenged people

Desired: Bilingual desired

Minimum Experience: Zero to 6 months

Other Information:

Required:

High school Diploma or GED required
BLS/CPR Certification
Must understand and speak conversational english and possess listening and comprehensive skills
Must be able to work with young, sick and physically challenged people

Desired: Bilingual desired

Minimum Experience: Zero to 6 months

Working Conditions:

Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Danbury Hospital

Org Unit: 119

Department: Emergency Department

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $17.00 - $24.91 Hourly

Established in 1885, Danbury Hospital is a not-for-profit community hospital providing Greater Danbury area residents convenient access to exceptional care, close to home. As a proud member of Western Connecticut Health Network, we are united by our mission to improve the health and well-being of those who live in the communities we call home. We remain the local community providers you know and trust, only better. As a teaching hospital, we are associated with the University of Vermont College of Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine and St. George’s University School of Medicine. At Danbury Hospital, we go beyond caring for people to caring about people. We are committed to providing you and your family with personalized care without compromise. We take pride in keeping people well, instead of just treating the sick. We believe the key to optimal health is a strong partnership with a primary care physician who can help manage your health and coordinate your care through all life stages. Come explore our hospital, talented medical staff, clinical specialties and wellness programs. Employees: 2,483 Danbury Hospital, 182 New Milford Hospital Medical Staff: 597 physicians and 218 Allied Health professionals Beds: 456, includes 26 bassinets in Danbury Hospital ED Cases: 69,248 Inpatient Discharges: 20,463 Outpatient Cases: 422,147 Total Surgeries: 13,895 Newborn Births: 1,987 Community Benefit: $153 million *Note – In 2014, Danbury Hospital and New Milford Hospital transitioned to a single license, combining medical staffs, licensed beds and clinical systems. As of September 30, 2017

ED Patient Transporter - FT - 36hr - Day/Eve

ED Patient Transporter - FT - 36hr - Day/Eve

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