Job Summary
The Transporter plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of patients, medical records, specimens, and equipment within the healthcare facility. This position involves assisting patients during transitions between various settings, including beds, wheelchairs, and diagnostic tools, while adhering to established safety and procedural protocols.
Responsibilities
- Safely transport patients, records, specimens, and equipment to specified locations within the facility.
- Assist in the transfer of patients between beds, wheelchairs, and diagnostic machines.
- Respond promptly to emergency situations as they arise.
- Maintain valid lifesaving certifications relevant to the role.
- Manage and oversee transport equipment and related requests.
- Comply with established safety, privacy, and MRI operational procedures.
Qualifications
- A high school diploma or an equivalent is mandatory.
- Capability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds is essential.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is preferred at the time of hiring; some departments may provide this training post-hire.
- Additional training will be provided for personal protective equipment (PPE) usage, patient moving techniques, and equipment handling.
Emory Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
