Job Description
Note: If you are CURRENTLY employed at Children's and/or have an active badge or network access, STOP here. Submit your application via Workday using the Career App (Find Jobs).
Work Shift Evening
Work Day(s)
Shift Start Time
Shift End Time
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) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of employment, or upon start of clinical shift if working in the Emergency Department (ED)
or Heartsaver certification from the American Heart Association 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.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
Primary Location Address 35 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SE
Job Family Clinical Support
Job Tags
Shift work, Afternoon shift