Patient Transporter

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

4d•$18 - $21

About The Position

The Patient Transporter moves patients, records, specimens, and equipment to designated areas throughout Emory Healthcare. The role responds to emergency patient situations and may initiate life-saving techniques such as CPR and crisis management. Patient Transporters transfer patients between wheelchairs, beds, and diagnostic equipment while minimizing disruption to the patient. The position may involve using patient tracking and information systems to receive, record, dispatch, respond to, and complete transport requests. It may also include maintaining transport equipment and arranging service requests. Patient Transporters work regularly with patients, providers, nursing teams, and imaging staff to support a positive patient experience. The role may require operating patient stretcher lifts, following safe-operation procedures, protecting personal property, and maintaining confidentiality. Radiology assignments require MRI Safety training, adherence to MRI safety measures, and use of MRI-compatible equipment. Additional training after hire covers PPE use, patient-moving techniques, and care of equipment such as telemetry boxes, IV pumps, and oxygen tanks. Other related responsibilities may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to lift 75 pounds.
Maintain lifesaving certifications.

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 throughout the organization.
Respond immediately to emergency patient situations and initiate emergency life-saving techniques such as CPR and crisis management.
Maintain lifesaving certifications.
Transfer patients to and from wheelchairs, beds, and diagnostic equipment while minimizing disruption to the patient.
Use patient tracking and information systems, as required, to receive, record, dispatch, respond to, and complete patient transport requests.
Maintain and manage transport-related equipment and organize equipment service requests, as required.
Work with patients, providers, nursing teams, imaging services technologists, and nurses to support a positive patient experience.
Operate patient stretcher lifts, when required, and follow policies and procedures for safe operation.
Secure personal property from theft or loss and maintain confidentiality of records and information.
For Radiology assignments, complete MRI Safety training, follow MRI safety measures when transporting patients, and use MRI-compatible equipment.
Complete additional training after hiring on PPE use, patient-moving techniques, and care of patient equipment, including telemetry boxes, IV pumps, and oxygen tanks.
Perform related responsibilities as required.