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Patient Transporter

Emory Healthcare/Emory University

Atlanta, GA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Blood-Borne Pathogens, CPR Certification, Crisis Management, Emergency Response, Environmental Work, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Facilities and Maintenance, Genetics, Healthcare, Hospital, Infectious Diseases, Information Technology & Information Systems, LaTeX Typesetting, Legal, Lift/Move 35 Pounds, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Maintenance Services, Material Moving, Medical Records, Medical Waste, Nursing, Patient Care, Physical Demands, Property Maintenance, Pumps, Radiology, Record Keeping, Safety Training, Telemetry, Training/Teaching, Typing, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Atlanta, GA
POSTED
21 days ago


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. + Maintains lifesaving certifications. + Transfers patients to and from wheelchairs, beds and diagnostic equipment with minimal disruption to patient. + May be required to use patient tracking and information system to receive, record, dispatch, respond to and complete patient transport requests. + May be responsible for maintaining and managing transport related equipment and organizing equipment service requests. + Works regularly with patients, providers, nursing teams on hospital units, imaging services technologists and nurses and is a critical component to ensuring patients have a positive experience with Emory Healthcare. + May operate patient stretcher lifts; observes policies and procedures related to their safe operation. + 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. + Performs related responsibilities as required.

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. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs, 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock , Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation , Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks

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.

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Division

_Emory Univ Hosp-Midtown_

Campus Location

_Atlanta, GA, 30308_

Campus Location

_US-GA-Atlanta_

Department

_EHM Patient Transport_

Job Type

_PRN / Registry_

Job Number

_165916_

Job Category

_Facility Support and Building Maintenance_

Schedule

_6:30a-7p_

Standard Hours

_4 Hours_

Hourly Minimum

_USD $18.00/Hr._

Hourly Midpoint

_USD $21.40/Hr._ Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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