Patient Transporter - Radiology

United Hospital Center; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

UHC United Hospital Center is seeking a Patient Transporter responsible for moving patients to and from the Diagnostic Services Department. The role requires operating basic medical equipment and ensuring patient safety during transfers in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include using RIS for check-in/out, handling IVAC pumps, and assisting with transfers using stretchers and wheelchairs while communicating effectively with patients from infants to the elderly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to and from the Diagnostic Services Department.
• Uses RIS to check-in/check-out patients.
• Handles IVAC pumps, drainage devices, catheters, restraints and oxygen tanks with basic knowledge.
• Operates stretchers/carts, wheelchairs, O2 tanks, transfer devices and PPE.
• Communicates with patients across age groups to ensure a safe environment.

Skills

Patient transport

RIS system proficiency

PPE usage

Age-diverse communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification within 90 days of hire

Patient care aide training (preferred)

Tools

RIS

Job description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.

Transports patients from various hospital departments to and from the Diagnostic Services Department.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• High School graduate or equivalent
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Successful completion of a patient care aide- training program or equivalent.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintains accurate records of patient transport to and from D.S. Department.
• Utilizes RIS to properly check-in and check-out patients.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of IVAC pumps, drainage devices, catheters, restraints and oxygen tanks.
• Demonstrates proficiency with regards to stretchers/carts, wheelchairs, O2 tanks, transfer devices and personal protective equipment.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to communicate and provide a safe environment for infants, pediatric, Adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to exert 100 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Visual acuity must be within normal ranges.
• Must be able to position, lift, move patients of all weights with varying amounts of assistance in a fair manner on a regular and recurring basis.
• Frequent walking, standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping and feeling are necessary body movements utilized in performing duties throughout the work shift.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Exposure to body fluids, human tissues, contagious diseases, sharps and explosive gases.
• Exposure to ionizing and non-ionizing radiation.
• Exposure to high stress and constant interruptions.
• Exposure to cleaning agents and disinfectants.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

UHC United Hospital Center

Cost Center

135 UHC Neuro EEG and EMG

Address

327 Medical Park Drive
Bridgeport
West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.