WVU Medicine
Support Associate – WVU Medicine
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This position provides support to the patient care team, attending to specified needs of patients, including transportation of patients to/from testing areas, other areas, and transportation of items throughout the facility.
Minimum Qualifications
Obtain certification in HeartSaver First Aid within 30 days of hire date.
West Virginia state criminal background check required; Federal check 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 (Ruby Memorial Hospital, Skilled Nursing Facility, Physician Office Center, Cancer Center, Health Sciences Center).
Courteously greet patients, identify self, and assist in preparing the patient for transport from the department.
Monitor the integrity of patient monitoring and invasive devices at all times during transport, and intervene in emergency situations to ensure patient safety.
Transport patients with oxygen, including handling and storage of oxygen.
Observe and report to the RN all 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.
Use the patient transport dispatching system according to the guidelines set up by the Department Manager.
Maintain proper oxygen tank levels on each unit daily.
Position wheelchairs and stretchers back to place of origin.
Physical Requirements
Minimize manual lifting to 35 pounds; use lift equipment and patient‑handling aids as indicated.
Work requires strength and stamina for lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking for long periods; handling materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds; pushing/pulling carts weighing up to 200 pounds.
Skills and Abilities
Unlicensed assistive personnel may have limited access to medications, including during transport of non‑controlled substances at the request of a licensed care provider.
Job Details Hours:
12pm – 8:30pm
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Shift:
Evening (United States of America)
Exempt/Non‑Exempt:
Non-Exempt
Company:
WVU West Virginia University Hospitals
Cost Center:
613 WVUH Central Transport
Address:
1 Medical Center Drive Morgantown 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.
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This position provides support to the patient care team, attending to specified needs of patients, including transportation of patients to/from testing areas, other areas, and transportation of items throughout the facility.
Minimum Qualifications
Obtain certification in HeartSaver First Aid within 30 days of hire date.
West Virginia state criminal background check required; Federal check 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 (Ruby Memorial Hospital, Skilled Nursing Facility, Physician Office Center, Cancer Center, Health Sciences Center).
Courteously greet patients, identify self, and assist in preparing the patient for transport from the department.
Monitor the integrity of patient monitoring and invasive devices at all times during transport, and intervene in emergency situations to ensure patient safety.
Transport patients with oxygen, including handling and storage of oxygen.
Observe and report to the RN all 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.
Use the patient transport dispatching system according to the guidelines set up by the Department Manager.
Maintain proper oxygen tank levels on each unit daily.
Position wheelchairs and stretchers back to place of origin.
Physical Requirements
Minimize manual lifting to 35 pounds; use lift equipment and patient‑handling aids as indicated.
Work requires strength and stamina for lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking for long periods; handling materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds; pushing/pulling carts weighing up to 200 pounds.
Skills and Abilities
Unlicensed assistive personnel may have limited access to medications, including during transport of non‑controlled substances at the request of a licensed care provider.
Job Details Hours:
12pm – 8:30pm
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Shift:
Evening (United States of America)
Exempt/Non‑Exempt:
Non-Exempt
Company:
WVU West Virginia University Hospitals
Cost Center:
613 WVUH Central Transport
Address:
1 Medical Center Drive Morgantown 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.
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