Lead, Patient Transporter

Overview

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Description

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Lead Specific: This position is responsible for coordinating the flow and dispatch processes to transport all inpatients to and from the department for their imaging. 

• Coordinates the patient tracking and information system in collaboration with the dispatch command center to receive, record, dispatch, respond to and complete patient transport requests. 

• Acts as the liaison between the transporters and the clinical teams they support during the shift; must be an excellent communicator and be able to manage phone requests and inquiries while also maintaining the continuous flow and requests for dispatch. 

• Coordinates distribution, repair and maintenance of transportation equipment including but not limited to phones, stretchers, wheelchairs, and MRI compatible equipment, if applicable.  

• General Transport: Assists with patient transportation in times of high volume and/or staffing shortages. 

• Responds immediately to emergency patient situations; initiates emergency life-saving techniques such as CPR using high quality resuscitation Basic Life Support. 

• Individuals in Radiology are required to complete MRI Safety training and follow safety measures when transporting patients to and from MRI, and have knowledge of proper use of MRI compatible equipment. 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• A high school diploma or equivalent. 

• The ability to lift, push and pull 75 pounds. 

• BLS certification upon hiring. 

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.