Night Shift Patient Transport Specialist

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Morgantown is seeking a Patient Transport Associate to move patients and items safely across the WVU Health System, including Ruby Memorial Hospital, Skilled Nursing Facility, Physician Office Center, Cancer Center and Health Sciences Center.

You will greet patients, prepare them for transport, monitor invasive devices during transit, assist with oxygen transport, disinfect equipment, and report concerns to the RN.

Qualifications

• Certification in HeartSaver First Aid within 30 days of hire.
• West Virginia state criminal background check required, and Federal, if applicable, for DHHR BMS regulated area.

Responsibilities

• Escorts patients or items safely to the appropriate departments in Ruby Memorial Hospital, Skilled Nursing Facility, Physician Office Center, Cancer Center and Health Sciences Center.
• Courteously greets patients, identifies self, and then assists in preparing the patient for transport from the department.
• Monitors the integrity of patient's monitoring and invasive devices at all times during transport, and intervenes in emergency situations to ensure patient safety.
• Responsible for transporting patients with oxygen, including handling and storage of oxygen.
• Observes and reports to the RN all patient concerns or changes in condition while in transport.
• Promptly communicates return of patient to the RN.
• Disinfects wheelchairs and stretchers, after each use.
• Upon discharge, identifies and safely assists with the transport of patient and patient's possessions to discharge vehicles.
• Transports patients and items to and from all areas of the WVUH Campus in a safe and timely manner.
• Must be able to use the patient transport dispatching system according to the guidelines set up by the Department Manager.
• Maintains proper oxygen tank levels on each unit daily
• Positions wheelchairs and stretchers back to place of origin.

Skills

HeartSaver First Aid

Background check

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Morgantown is seeking a Patient Transport Associate to move patients and items safely across the WVU Health System, including Ruby Memorial Hospital, Skilled Nursing Facility, Physician Office Center, Cancer Center and Health Sciences Center.

You will greet patients, prepare them for transport, monitor invasive devices during transit, assist with oxygen transport, disinfect equipment, and report concerns to the RN.