Patient Trasporter

WVU Medicine; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

WH Wheeling Hospital Inc. in Wheeling, WV is seeking a Patient Transporter to move patients between hospital departments, primarily within the Diagnostic Services area. You will use RIS to check patients in and out and ensure safe transport with appropriate equipment.

The role requires a High School diploma, CPR within 90 days of hire, and preferred completion of a patient care aide training program. The position involves lifting and moving patients and standing for extended periods.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Preferred completion of a patient care aide training program or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients from various hospital departments to and from the Diagnostic Services Department.
• Uses RIS to check-in and check-out patients.
• Demonstrates knowledge of IVAC pumps, drainage devices, catheters, restraints and oxygen tanks.
• Operates stretchers/carts, wheelchairs, O2 tanks, transfer devices and PPE safely.
• Communicates to provide a safe environment for patients of all ages.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CPR certification within 90 days of hire

Patient care aide training program (preferred)

Job description

## Patient TrasporterApplylocations: Wheeling Hospital (WHH)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR26-41285## Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. 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:**1. High School graduate or equivalent2. CPR certification within 90 days of hire.**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS****:****EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:**1. 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.1. Maintains accurate records of patient transport to and from D.S. Department.2. Utilizes RIS to properly check-in and check-out patients.3. Demonstrates basic knowledge of IVAC pumps, drainage devices, catheters, restraints and oxygen tanks.4. Demonstrates proficiency with regards to stretchers/carts, wheelchairs, O2 tanks, transfer devices and personal protective equipment.5. 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.1. 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.2. Visual acuity must be within normal ranges.3. 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.4. 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.1. Exposure to body fluids, human tissues, contagious diseases, sharps and explosive gases.2. Exposure to ionizing and non-ionizing radiation.3. Exposure to high stress and constant interruptions.4. Exposure to cleaning agents and disinfectants. **Additional Job Description:****Scheduled Weekly Hours:**40**Shift:****Exempt/Non-Exempt:**United States of America (Non-Exempt)**Company:**WH Wheeling Hospital Inc.**Cost Center:**151 WH Radiology Diagnostic**Address:**1 Medical Park DriveWheelingWest Virginia