Patient Transporter: Weekend Shifts & Life-Saving Support

Emory Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits starting

Student loan repayment assistance

Family-focused benefits

Wellness incentives

Mentorship and leadership programs

Job summary

Emory Healthcare is seeking a patient transport specialist to move patients, records, specimens, and equipment across the hospital campus. You will respond to emergencies, perform CPR when needed, and maintain lifesaving certifications while ensuring patient safety and comfort.

This role requires lifting up to 75 pounds and the ability to work weekend shifts; training on MRI safety and PPE use will be provided as needed. Emory emphasizes a patient-focused, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Education - A high school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification preferred by some areas; training provided post hire in others.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients, records, specimens and equipment to designated areas throughout the organization.
• Responds to emergency patient situations; initiates life-saving techniques such as CPR and crisis management.
• Transfers patients to and from wheelchairs, beds and diagnostic equipment with minimal disruption to patient.
• May use patient tracking and information system to receive, record, dispatch, respond to and complete transport requests.
• Maintains and manages transport related equipment and organizes equipment service requests.

Skills

Patient transport

Emergency response

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emory Healthcare is seeking a patient transport specialist to move patients, records, specimens, and equipment across the hospital campus. You will respond to emergencies, perform CPR when needed, and maintain lifesaving certifications while ensuring patient safety and comfort.

This role requires lifting up to 75 pounds and the ability to work weekend shifts; training on MRI safety and PPE use will be provided as needed. Emory emphasizes a patient-focused, collaborative environment.