Night Shift Patient Transporter

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a PRN Transport Aide for night shifts to support patients, staff and physicians by safely transporting patients and maintaining a clean, safe environment.

Responsibilities include timely patient transport, room turnover, inventory management, and adhering to infection control guidelines. Excellent customer service and the ability to work with minimal supervision are essential, with BLS or Heartsaver certification required within the specified timelines.

Qualifications

• No minimum experience required
• Computer skills, including internet and Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• High school diploma or equivalent
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of employment, or Heartsaver within 1 year of employment

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to and from other departments to the assigned department in a safe and efficient manner.
• Demonstrates knowledge regarding guidelines for infection control, body substance precautions, patient safety, and body mechanics and maintains acceptable standards set by those guidelines.
• Assists in keeping room/bed turnover time to a minimum by transporting patients to rooms in a time-effective manner.
• Maintains inventory for assigned department by stocking exam rooms or other areas necessary for delivering safe and efficient patient care.
• Supports and participates in the continuous assessment and improvement of the quality of care and services.
• Carries a pager or cell phone to maintain contact at all times and responds to calls or pages in a timely manner.
• Maintains wagon and wheelchair inventory for assigned area when not transporting.
• Documents each patient contact in a timely manner on transport log (if required in area).
• Serves as a service excellence role model for other Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta staff.

Skills

Customer service

Self-motivation

Windows skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a PRN Transport Aide for night shifts to support patients, staff and physicians by safely transporting patients and maintaining a clean, safe environment.

Responsibilities include timely patient transport, room turnover, inventory management, and adhering to infection control guidelines. Excellent customer service and the ability to work with minimal supervision are essential, with BLS or Heartsaver certification required within the specified timelines.