Patient Transporter, Egleston, Full Time 1p-1a

JOB DESCRIPTION

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Work Shift

Evening

Work Day(s)

Variable

Shift Start Time

Variable

Shift End Time

Variable

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow.

We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture : People first. Children always.

Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Job Description

Provides support to patients, staff, physicians, and administration. Assists with patient care needs, maintains a clean and safe environment, performs patient transport and courier functions.

Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Experience

• No minimum experience required
• Preferred Qualifications
• Computer skills, including internet and Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification Summary

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment or at time of offer if working in the Emergency Department

Heartsaver Certification within 1 year of employment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent customer service skills
• Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision
• In clinical areas, must be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80% or higher rating within 30 days of employment

Job Responsibilities

• Transports patients to and from other departments to the assigned department in a safe and efficient manner.
• Demonstrates knowledge regarding guidelines for infection control, body substance precautions, patient safety, and body mechanics and maintains acceptable standards set by those guidelines.
• Assists in keeping room / bed turnover time to a minimum by transporting patients to rooms in a time-effective manner.
• Maintains inventory for assigned department by stocking exam rooms or other areas necessary for delivering safe and efficient patient care.
• Supports and participates in the continuous assessment and improvement of the quality of care and services.
• Carries a pager or cell phone to maintain contact at all times and responds to calls or pages in a timely manner.
• Maintains wagon and wheelchair inventory for assigned area when not transporting.
• Documents each patient contact in a timely manner on transport log (if required in area).
• Serves as a service excellence role model for other Children's Healthcare of Atlanta staff.

Primary Location Address

1405 Clifton Rd NE

Job Family

Clinical Support