Patient Transporter

Emory University; Saint Josephs (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare seeks a dedicated Patient Transporter to move patients, records, specimens, and equipment across the hospital. You will respond to emergencies and help maintain critical life-saving procedures to ensure smooth patient flow.

The role requires strong physical ability, adherence to safety protocols, and collaboration with medical staff to provide excellent patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Some locations prefer BLS certification on hire.
• Mobility: ability to lift up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients, records, specimens and equipment to designated areas in the organization.
• Respond to emergency patient situations; perform CPR and crisis management as required.
• Maintain lifesaving certifications.
• Move patients using wheelchairs, beds and diagnostic equipment with minimal disruption.
• May use patient tracking and information systems to manage transport requests.

Job description

Locations: Atlanta, Georgia

Categories: Facility Support and Building Maintenance

Req ID: 168585

Be inspired. Be valued. Belong. At Emory Healthcare

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide:

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
• Family-focused benefits
• Wellness incentives
• Ongoing mentorship, development, leadership programs
• And more

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Transports patients, records, specimens and equipment to designated areas throughout the organization.
• Responds immediately to emergency patient situations; initiates emergency life-saving techniques such as CPR and crisis management.
• Maintains lifesaving certifications.
• Transfers patients to and from wheelchairs, beds and diagnostic equipment with minimal disruption to patient.
• May be required to use patient tracking and information system to receive, record, dispatch, respond to and complete patient transport requests.
• May be responsible for maintaining and managing transport related equipment and organizing equipment service requests.
• Works regularly with patients, providers, nursing teams on hospital units, imaging services technologists and nurses and is a critical component to ensuring patients have a positive experience with Emory Healthcare.
• May operate patient stretcher lifts; observes policies and procedures related to their safe operation.
• Secures personal property from theft or loss; maintains confidentiality of records and information.
• Individuals in Radiology are required to complete MRI Safety training and follow safety measures when transporting patients to and from MRI, and use MRI compatible equipment.
• Must complete additional training upon hiring as related to appropriate PPE use, patient moving techniques, patient equipment care training for telemetry boxes, IV pumps, oxygen tanks and more.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Some areas will prefer BLS certification upon hiring.
• Others will provide training post hire.
• The ability to lift 75 pounds.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs, 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock , Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation , Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.