Patient Transporter

Emory•Atlanta, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Transporter moves patients, records, specimens, and equipment to designated areas throughout Emory Healthcare. The role responds immediately to emergency patient situations and initiates life-saving techniques such as CPR and crisis management while maintaining required life-saving certifications. Patient Transporters transfer patients between wheelchairs, beds, and diagnostic equipment with minimal disruption. The position may use patient-tracking and information systems to receive, record, dispatch, respond to, and complete transport requests. It may also involve managing transport equipment and organizing service requests. Patient Transporters work regularly with patients, providers, nursing teams, and imaging services staff to help provide a positive patient experience. They may operate patient stretcher lifts and must follow safe-operation procedures. The role also safeguards personal property, maintains confidentiality, and, in Radiology, requires MRI Safety training, MRI transport safety procedures, and MRI-compatible equipment. Additional training is required in PPE use, patient-moving techniques, and care of equipment such as telemetry boxes, IV pumps, and oxygen tanks. This position is scheduled for 30 hours per week in six-hour shifts, 8:00 AM–2:30 PM. Physical demands and environmental conditions may vary by assigned work area and tasks.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to lift 75 pounds.
Some areas prefer BLS certification upon hiring; other areas provide training after hire.
Radiology assignments require completion of MRI Safety training and adherence to MRI safety measures.

Nice To Haves

BLS certification upon hiring is preferred in some areas.

Responsibilities

Transport patients, records, specimens, and equipment to designated areas throughout the organization.
Respond to emergency patient situations and initiate emergency life-saving techniques such as CPR and crisis management.
Maintain life-saving certifications.
Transfer patients to and from wheelchairs, beds, and diagnostic equipment with minimal disruption.
Use patient-tracking and information systems to receive, record, dispatch, respond to, and complete patient transport requests, as required.
Maintain and manage transport-related equipment and organize equipment service requests, as required.
Work with patients, providers, nursing teams, and imaging services staff to support a positive patient experience.
Operate patient stretcher lifts, when required, and follow safe-operation policies and procedures.
Secure personal property from theft or loss and maintain confidentiality of records and information.
In Radiology, 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.
Perform related responsibilities as required.