Compassionate Patient Transport Aide – CPR Certified

WVU Medicine; Weirton (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine in Weirton, WV seeks an Hospital Transporter to move patients safely and efficiently between nursing units, departments and radiology. The role supports patient flow, equipment readiness, and timely transfers while adhering to safety standards and CPR requirements.

Responsibilities include preparing transport equipment, assisting with transfers, keeping areas clean, and communicating with nurses and staff. Scheduling shows 8 hours weekly in a non-exempt hospital setting.

Qualifications

• CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
• High School graduate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepares equipment and room for transportation of patient.
• Assists with the transfer of patients utilizing wheelchairs, carts, and beds to and from nursing units, ancillary testing, departments, clinic areas and vehicles in a safe, courteous and timely manner.
• Transports patients utilizing wheel chairs, carts, and beds to and from nursing units, ancillary testing departments, clinic areas and vehicles in a safe, courteous and timely manner.
• Transfers oxygen tanks from storage area to transport devises (wheelchairs, cart and bed).
• Provides scheduled designated services for Radiology, Fast Track, Emergency Department and other areas as directed.
• Maintains cleanliness of carts, wheelchairs and work area with wipes provided.
• Attends CPR class annually for infants, children and adults.
• Addresses problems which occur during the regular performance of duties with Director, Manager and or Nurses.
• Completes additional duties as assigned by Director.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill necessary to provide care and education appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Skills

Patient transport

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma

CPR certification

Job description

WVU Medicine in Weirton, WV seeks an Hospital Transporter to move patients safely and efficiently between nursing units, departments and radiology. The role supports patient flow, equipment readiness, and timely transfers while adhering to safety standards and CPR requirements.

Responsibilities include preparing transport equipment, assisting with transfers, keeping areas clean, and communicating with nurses and staff. Scheduling shows 8 hours weekly in a non-exempt hospital setting.