Lead, Patient Transporter

Overview

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• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
• Family-focused benefits
• Wellness incentives

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Description

We're looking for a Lead Patient Transporter (7a-7:30p) who will work regularly with patients, providers, nursing teams on hospital units, imaging services technologists and nurses and is a critical component to ensuring a great patient experience.  This individual will:

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate the flow and dispatch processes to transport all inpatients to and from the department for their imaging
• Manage the patient tracking and information system in collaboration with the dispatch command center to receive, record, dispatch, respond to and complete patient transport requests
• Oversee numerous patient transport requests at once, prioritizing requests based on patient and department need

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Some areas will prefer BLS certification upon hiring.
• Others will provide training post hire.
• The ability to lift 75 pounds.

Additional Details

Supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture.  Emory Healthcare (EHC) is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and/or veteran's status. EHC does not discriminate on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. EHC respects, values, and celebrates the unique perspectives and backgrounds of all individuals. EHC aspires to create an environment of collaboration and true belonging for all our patients and team members.  Emory Healthcare (EHC) is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.