Patient Transporter, Scottish Rite, PRN Nights

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

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Work Shift

Night

Work Day(s)

Variable

Shift Start Time

7:00 PM

Shift End Time

7:00 AM

Worker Sub-Type

PRN

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Job Description

Provides support to patients, staff, physicians, and administration. Assists with patient care needs, maintains a clean and safe environment, performs patient transport and courier functions. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Experience

• No minimum experience required
• Preferred Qualifications
• Computer skills, including internet and Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Certification Summary

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of employment, or upon start of clinical shift if working in the Emergency Department (ED)
• or Heartsaver certification from the American Heart Association within 1 year of employment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent customer service skills
• Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision
• In clinical areas, must be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80% or higher rating within 30 days of employment

Job 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.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

1001 Johnson Ferry Rd

Job Family

Clinical Support