Telemetry Transporter Jobs in Georgia (NOW HIRING)

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Transports patients, records, specimens and equipment to designated areas throughout the organization.
• Responds immediately to emergency patient situations; initiates emergency life-saving techniques such as CPR and crisis management.
• Maintains lifesaving certifications.
• Transfers patients to and from wheelchairs, beds and diagnostic equipment with minimal disruption to patient.
• May be required to use patient tracking and information system to receive, record, dispatch, respond to and complete patient transport requests.
• May be responsible for maintaining and managing transport related equipment and organizing equipment service requests.
• Works regularly with patients, providers, nursing teams on hospital units, imaging services technologists and nurses and is a critical component to ensuring patients have a positive experience with Emory Healthcare.
• May operate patient stretcher lifts; observes policies and procedures related to their safe operation.
• Secures personal property from theft or loss; maintains confidentiality of records and information.
• Individuals in Radiology are required to complete MRI Safety training and follow safety measures when transporting patients to and from MRI, and use MRI compatible equipment.
• Must complete additional training upon hiring as related to appropriate PPE use, patient moving techniques, patient equipment care training for telemetry boxes, IV pumps, oxygen tanks and more.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

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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.