Patient Transporter at Emory Healthcare

Decatur, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Transport, Emergency Response, CPR, Crisis Management, Patient Tracking, Confidentiality, MRI Safety Training, PPE Use, Patient Moving Techniques, Equipment Care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview Be inspired. Be valued. Belong. At Emory Healthcare At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide: Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs Family-focused benefits Wellness incentives Ongoing mentorship, development, leadership programs And more Description RESPONSIBILITIES: Transports patients, records, specimens and equipment to designated areas throughout the organization. Responds immediately to emergency patient situations; initiates emergency life-saving techniques such as CPR and crisis management. May be required to use patient tracking and information system to receive, record, dispatch, respond to and complete patient transport requests. Secures personal property from theft or loss; maintains confidentiality of records and information. Individuals in Radiology are required to complete MRI Safety training and follow safety measures when transporting patients to and from MRI, and use MRI compatible equipment. Must complete additional training upon hiring as related to appropriate PPE use, patient moving techniques, patient equipment care training for telemetry boxes, IV pumps, oxygen tanks and more. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A high school diploma or equivalent. Some areas will prefer BLS certification upon hiring. Others will provide training post hire. The ability to lift 75 pounds. Additional Details Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

Responsibilities

The Patient Transporter is responsible for transporting patients, records, specimens, and equipment throughout the organization. They must respond to emergency situations and maintain confidentiality of records.