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Backus Hospital

Patient Transport Aide

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 2 days ago

Location: Norwich, CT (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/4/2026

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What they do

A Patient Transporter or Orderly moves hospital patients from one place to another and cleans equipment and facilities. May assist with basic care of patients such as feeding and dressing. Works in hospitals or in long-term care facilities.

$37,758 / year median in Connecticut

+2% projected growth

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Job Description

Location Detail:

Backus Hospital (10309)

Shift Detail:

230p-11p alternate weekends and holidays Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 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 Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network. Since 1893 Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with

LIFE STAR

helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

Qualifications Minimum Requirements Education:

None Experience:

None Licensure, Certification, Registration:

N/A Language Skills:

Must be able to read and speak English We take great care of careers. 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.