Patient Transporter

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals, committed to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. The company's culture is centered on "People first. Children always." This role provides support to patients, staff, physicians, and administration. The Patient Transporter assists with patient care needs, maintains a clean and safe environment, and performs patient transport and courier functions. The position proactively supports efforts that ensure the delivery of safe patient care and services and promotes a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Requirements

No minimum experience required
High school diploma or equivalent
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of employment, or upon start of clinical shift if working in the Emergency Department (ED)
Heartsaver certification from the American Heart Association within 1 year of employment
Excellent customer service skills
Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision
In clinical areas, must be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80% or higher rating within 30 days of employment

Nice To Haves

Computer skills, including internet and Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

Responsibilities

Transports patients to and from other departments to the assigned department in a safe and efficient manner.
Demonstrates knowledge regarding guidelines for infection control, body substance precautions, patient safety, and body mechanics and maintains acceptable standards set by those guidelines.
Assists in keeping room/bed turnover time to a minimum by transporting patients to rooms in a time-effective manner.
Maintains inventory for assigned department by stocking exam rooms or other areas necessary for delivering safe and efficient patient care.
Supports and participates in the continuous assessment and improvement of the quality of care and services.
Carries a pager or cell phone to maintain contact at all times and responds to calls or pages in a timely manner.
Maintains wagon and wheelchair inventory for assigned area when not transporting.
Documents each patient contact in a timely manner on transport log (if required in area).
Serves as a service excellence role model for other Children's Healthcare of Atlanta staff.