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Emory Healthcare

Be inspired. Be valued. Belong. 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

Job Description

Responsible for transporting patients, medical records, specimens, and equipment throughout the organization. Plays a critical role in ensuring patient safety, efficiency of care delivery, and a positive patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients, records, specimens, and equipment to designated locations within the organization.
• Respond promptly to emergency patient situations and initiate life-saving techniques, including CPR and crisis management.
• Maintain all required lifesaving certifications.
• Safely transfer patients to and from wheelchairs, beds, and diagnostic equipment with minimal disruption.
• Utilize patient tracking and information systems to receive, document, dispatch, and complete transport requests.
• Maintain and manage transport-related equipment; coordinate service requests as needed.
• Collaborate with patients, providers, nursing staff, and imaging services teams to support care delivery.
• Operate patient stretcher lifts in accordance with safety policies and procedures.
• Safeguard patient belongings and maintain strict confidentiality of patient information.
• Comply with MRI safety protocols, including use of MRI-compatible equipment (for radiology roles).
• Complete required training in:
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) use
• Safe patient handling and movement techniques
• Care and operation of patient equipment (e.g., telemetry boxes, IV pumps, oxygen tanks)
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification:
• May be required upon hire in some areas
• May be provided post-hire in others
• Ability to lift up to 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 work 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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