Patient Transporter

Job Description

Patient Transporter | Emory Healthcare

The Tone:
This is an in-person role at Emory Healthcare, located within its various facilities. Emory Healthcare provides comprehensive patient care, and this role is vital to the seamless operation of patient movement throughout the organization. Patient Transporters are a critical component in ensuring patients have a positive experience and that services flow efficiently.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: In-person, Emory Healthcare facilities

• Mission: To ensure the safe, efficient, and compassionate transport of patients, records, specimens, and equipment while contributing to a positive patient experience.
• Tech Stack: Patient tracking and information system

What You’ll Actually Do
• Transportation: Transport patients, their records, specimens, and equipment to designated areas across the organization.
• Emergency Response: Immediately respond to emergency patient situations, initiating life-saving techniques such as CPR and crisis management as needed.
• Patient Handling: Transfer patients to and from wheelchairs, beds, and diagnostic equipment with careful consideration to minimize disruption.
• Equipment Management: Maintain and manage transport-related equipment, including organizing service requests for its upkeep and repair.
• Patient Safety: Ensure the safety and security of patients’ personal property, maintain confidentiality, and adhere to specialized safety measures for areas like MRI.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience: No specific years of experience are mentioned; however, the ability to lift 75 pounds is essential, and post-hire training will cover patient moving techniques, PPE use, and equipment care.
• Skills: Ability to initiate emergency life-saving techniques (such as CPR), safe operation of patient stretcher lifts, and adherence to specific safety protocols like MRI safety training.
• Bonus: BLS certification is preferred upon hiring in some areas, while other areas will provide this training post-hire.