Patient Transport Specialist

WVU Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking a patient transport support role to assist the patient care team. The position involves transporting patients to testing areas and other locations, and handling various hospital transport duties across multiple WVUH facilities in Morgantown, WV.

The role requires attention to patient safety, ability to handle oxygen therapy transport, and collaboration with registered nurses.

Qualifications

• Certification in HeartSaver First Aid within 30 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients or items to appropriate departments within WVUH facilities.
• Greet patients, identify self, and assist in preparing for transport.
• Monitor patient monitoring and invasive devices during transport and intervene if needed.
• Transport patients with oxygen, including handling and storage.
• Observe and report patient concerns to the RN during transport.
• Communicate return of patient to the RN promptly.
• Disinfect wheelchairs and stretchers after use.
• Assist with transport of patient and possessions to discharge vehicles.
• Transport patients and items across WVUH Campus safely and promptly.

Job description

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking a patient transport support role to assist the patient care team. The position involves transporting patients to testing areas and other locations, and handling various hospital transport duties across multiple WVUH facilities in Morgantown, WV.

The role requires attention to patient safety, ability to handle oxygen therapy transport, and collaboration with registered nurses.