Patient Transporter

Emory Healthcare•Tucker, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for transporting patients, medical records, specimens, and equipment throughout the organization. Plays a critical role in ensuring patient safety, efficiency of care delivery, and a positive patient experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification: May be required upon hire in some areas May be provided post-hire in others
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds

Responsibilities

Transport patients, records, specimens, and equipment to designated locations within the organization.
Respond promptly to emergency patient situations and initiate life-saving techniques, including CPR and crisis management.
Maintain all required lifesaving certifications.
Safely transfer patients to and from wheelchairs, beds, and diagnostic equipment with minimal disruption.
Utilize patient tracking and information systems to receive, document, dispatch, and complete transport requests.
Maintain and manage transport-related equipment; coordinate service requests as needed.
Collaborate with patients, providers, nursing staff, and imaging services teams to support care delivery.
Operate patient stretcher lifts in accordance with safety policies and procedures.
Safeguard patient belongings and maintain strict confidentiality of patient information.
Comply with MRI safety protocols, including use of MRI-compatible equipment (for Radiology roles).
Complete required training in: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) use Safe patient handling and movement techniques Care and operation of patient equipment (e.g., telemetry boxes, IV pumps, oxygen tanks)
Perform additional duties as assigned.