State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Transport Aide (40 Hour) (8147FK)

$20.69-$27.09 Hourly / $1,654.99-$2,167.09 BiWeekly /
$43,195.00-$56,561.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state health care facility this class is accountable for performing activities related to patient safety and the transportation of patients, specimens, equipment, medical records and supplies.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the close supervision of an employee of a higher grade.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Transports patients in a safe manner to and from medical appointments or clinical, ancillary and support areas by wheelchair, stretcher, bed, chair or other modes as requested to include transport of patients with rolling IV poles, oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips or special equipment;
  • Observes and reports changes in patient's mental, physical or emotional condition;
  • Calls appropriate staff for patient assistance;
  • Establishes and maintains effective communication and a professional relationship with patients;
  • Maintains confidentiality regarding patient information;
  • Maintains a safe and secure environment for patients and staff;
  • Assists clinical staff in transferring patients to and from beds and stretchers;
  • Collects, delivers and handles body fluid specimens, linens and medical records following defined protocols;
  • Responds to telephone inquiries, triage calls, beepers and code blue and assists as directed;
  • Maintains an accurate log of calls completed in log book;
  • Transports expired bodies to morgue; 
  • Assists people in and out of vehicles and escorts or transports them to and from units assisting in carrying luggage, opening doors, etc.;
  • Replenishes unit supplies;
  • Performs related duties required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • proper patient transfer techniques including body mechanics;
    • safety policies and procedures;
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
    • patient transport, oxygen transport and customer service skills;
  • Ability to
    • follow instructions;
    • successfully complete an in-service orientation;
    • keep simple records;
    • respect patient’s privacy and dignity;
    • operate a beeper.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Any experience or training which provides the skill and ability to perform the duties listed above.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class must maintain CPR certification.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class are required to lift patients (minimum of fifty (50) pounds), walk for sustained periods of time (at least 45 minutes per hour) and have some exposure to communicable and/or infectious diseases. Considerable effort may be required in assisting/lifting of patients.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Non-Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(25)-Patient and Inmate Care

BARGAINING UNIT

(10)-HEALTH NONPROF(NP-6)

EEO

(8)-Service Maintenance

SALARY INFORMATION

FK 09

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Transport Aide (40 Hour) in Salary Group FK 09 approved effective January 28, 2022. (Reviewed in accordance with Connecticut General Statute § 5-200a. Revised to modernize format and add Acknowledgement section) Final No. 24-188

EFFECTIVE DATE

09/12/2024
CLASS: 8147FK; EST: 4/18/2003; REV: 9/17/2024;