Patient Transporter, Lead

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

23h

About The Position

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: Lead Specific: This position is responsible for coordinating the flow and dispatch processes to transport all inpatients to and from the department for their imaging. Coordinates the patient tracking and information system in collaboration with the dispatch command center to receive, record, dispatch, respond to and complete patient transport requests. Acts as the liaison between the transporters and the clinical teams they support during the shift; must be an excellent communicator and be able to manage phone requests and inquiries while also maintaining the continuous flow and requests for dispatch. Coordinates distribution, repair and maintenance of transportation equipment including but not limited to phones, stretchers, wheelchairs, and MRI compatible equipment, if applicable. General Transport: Assists with patient transportation in times of high volume and/or staffing shortages. Responds immediately to emergency patient situations; initiates emergency life-saving techniques such as CPR using high quality resuscitation Basic Life Support. Individuals in Radiology are required to complete MRI Safety training and follow safety measures when transporting patients to and from MRI, and have knowledge of proper use of MRI compatible equipment.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent.
The ability to lift, push and pull 75 pounds.
BLS certification upon hiring.

Responsibilities

Coordinating the flow and dispatch processes to transport all inpatients to and from the department for their imaging.
Coordinates the patient tracking and information system in collaboration with the dispatch command center to receive, record, dispatch, respond to and complete patient transport requests.
Acts as the liaison between the transporters and the clinical teams they support during the shift
Coordinates distribution, repair and maintenance of transportation equipment including but not limited to phones, stretchers, wheelchairs, and MRI compatible equipment, if applicable.
Assists with patient transportation in times of high volume and/or staffing shortages.
Responds immediately to emergency patient situations; initiates emergency life-saving techniques such as CPR using high quality resuscitation Basic Life Support.
Individuals in Radiology are required to complete MRI Safety training and follow safety measures when transporting patients to and from MRI, and have knowledge of proper use of MRI compatible equipment.