WVU Hospitals — Ruby Memorial Hospital
Support Associate-1
WVU Hospitals — Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, West Virginia, United States, 26501
Overview
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Support Associate-1
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WVU Hospitals — Ruby Memorial Hospital . This role provides support to the patient care team and attends to certain, specified needs of the patient. The position transports patients to and from testing areas and transports various items throughout the facility. Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: Obtain certification in HeartSaver First Aid within 30 days of hire date. West Virginia state criminal background check required, and Federal, if applicable, for DHHR BMS regulated area. Preferred Qualifications
High school diploma or Equivalent is preferred. Core Duties and Responsibilities
Escort 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 greet patients, identify self, and assist in preparing the patient for transport from the department. Monitor the integrity of patient’s monitoring and invasive devices at all times during transport; intervene in emergency situations to ensure patient safety. Responsible for transporting patients with oxygen, including handling and storage of oxygen. Observe and report to the RN any patient concerns or changes in condition while in transport. Promptly communicate return of patient to the RN. Disinfect wheelchairs and stretchers after each use. Upon discharge, identify and safely assist with the transport of patient and patient’s possessions to discharge vehicles. Transport 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 guidelines set up by the Department Manager. Maintain proper oxygen tank levels on each unit daily. Position wheelchairs and stretchers back to their place of origin. Physical Requirements
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health recommends minimizing the need for employees to manually lift patients and limiting safe patient handling to 35 pounds. Transfers, lifts and repositioning should use lift equipment and/or other patient handling aids as indicated by the patient’s profile and appropriate algorithms. Heavy/Hard work: Work requires strength and stamina for lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, and walking for long periods. Handling of materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Pushing/pulling carts weighing up to 200 pounds. 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. Skills And Abilities
Unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) may have limited access to medications including during transport of non-controlled substances at the request of a licensed care provider. Hours and Scheduling
Hours: 3:00pm - 11:30pm Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Evening (United States of America) Employment type: Full-time Job function: Other Industries: Hospitals and Health Care Company and Location
Company: WVU Hospitals Address: 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, West Virginia Equal Opportunity Employer
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment laws. WVUHS prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons due to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, age, disability, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Join to apply for the
Support Associate-1
role at
WVU Hospitals — Ruby Memorial Hospital . This role provides support to the patient care team and attends to certain, specified needs of the patient. The position transports patients to and from testing areas and transports various items throughout the facility. Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: Obtain certification in HeartSaver First Aid within 30 days of hire date. West Virginia state criminal background check required, and Federal, if applicable, for DHHR BMS regulated area. Preferred Qualifications
High school diploma or Equivalent is preferred. Core Duties and Responsibilities
Escort 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 greet patients, identify self, and assist in preparing the patient for transport from the department. Monitor the integrity of patient’s monitoring and invasive devices at all times during transport; intervene in emergency situations to ensure patient safety. Responsible for transporting patients with oxygen, including handling and storage of oxygen. Observe and report to the RN any patient concerns or changes in condition while in transport. Promptly communicate return of patient to the RN. Disinfect wheelchairs and stretchers after each use. Upon discharge, identify and safely assist with the transport of patient and patient’s possessions to discharge vehicles. Transport 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 guidelines set up by the Department Manager. Maintain proper oxygen tank levels on each unit daily. Position wheelchairs and stretchers back to their place of origin. Physical Requirements
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health recommends minimizing the need for employees to manually lift patients and limiting safe patient handling to 35 pounds. Transfers, lifts and repositioning should use lift equipment and/or other patient handling aids as indicated by the patient’s profile and appropriate algorithms. Heavy/Hard work: Work requires strength and stamina for lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, and walking for long periods. Handling of materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Pushing/pulling carts weighing up to 200 pounds. 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. Skills And Abilities
Unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) may have limited access to medications including during transport of non-controlled substances at the request of a licensed care provider. Hours and Scheduling
Hours: 3:00pm - 11:30pm Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Evening (United States of America) Employment type: Full-time Job function: Other Industries: Hospitals and Health Care Company and Location
Company: WVU Hospitals Address: 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, West Virginia Equal Opportunity Employer
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment laws. WVUHS prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons due to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, age, disability, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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