Patient Transporter - Weekends

Emory•Johns Creek, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Transports patients, records, specimens, and equipment to designated areas throughout the organization. Responds immediately to emergency patient situations and 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. May use a patient tracking and information system to receive, record, dispatch, respond to, and complete patient transport requests. May maintain and manage transport-related equipment and organize service requests. Works with patients, providers, nursing teams, imaging services technologists, and nurses to help ensure a positive patient experience. May operate patient stretcher lifts and follows policies and procedures for their safe operation. Secures personal property from theft or loss and maintains the confidentiality of records and information. Radiology staff must complete MRI Safety training, follow safety measures when transporting patients to and from MRI, and use MRI-compatible equipment. Additional training is required upon hiring for appropriate PPE use, patient-moving techniques, and care of patient equipment such as telemetry boxes, IV pumps, and oxygen tanks. Performs related responsibilities as required. This weekend position is scheduled Friday through Sunday, 9:00 AM–9:30 PM, for 36 hours per week.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to lift 75 pounds.
Maintain lifesaving certifications.
Complete additional training upon hiring in appropriate PPE use, patient-moving techniques, and patient equipment care.

Nice To Haves

BLS certification upon hiring is preferred in some areas; other areas provide training after hire.

Responsibilities

Transport patients, records, specimens, and equipment to designated areas.
Respond immediately to emergency patient situations and initiate emergency life-saving techniques, including CPR and crisis management.
Maintain lifesaving certifications.
Transfer patients to and from wheelchairs, beds, and diagnostic equipment with minimal disruption.
Use patient tracking and information systems to manage transport requests, when required.
Maintain and manage transport-related equipment and organize equipment service requests, when required.
Work with patients, providers, nursing teams, and imaging services staff to support a positive patient experience.
Operate patient stretcher lifts, when required, while following safe-operation policies and procedures.
Protect personal property from theft or loss and maintain confidentiality of records and information.
For Radiology assignments, complete MRI Safety training, follow MRI transport safety measures, and use MRI-compatible equipment.
Complete required training in PPE use, patient-moving techniques, and care of patient equipment such as telemetry boxes, IV pumps, and oxygen tanks.