WVU Medicine
Support Services Assistant
Located at WVU Medicine, this role supports various service positions across the West Virginia University Hospitals, including Material Handling Attendant, Equipment Handling Attendant, Housekeeping Assistant, Dietetic Assistant, Support Associate, and Linen Services Attendant. The employee will report to the Central Transport Department at the beginning of each shift to receive daily assignments and must be flexible to fulfill assignment duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Valid Food Service Worker Permit (FSWP) from Monongalia County Health Department (MCHD), or obtain a temporary MCHD FSWP no later than the first Wednesday of employment and a permanent MCHD FSWP within one month of start date. Maintain a valid NCHD FSWP throughout employment.
Certify in HeartSaver First Aid within 30 days of hire date.
Preferred Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Perform support duties as outlined in the Support Associate job description.
Provide patient transportation to and from testing areas as needed.
Transport items throughout the facility.
Perform housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness and productivity.
Support dietetic functions such as patient tray line, dish room, cafeteria service, and cold food production.
Retrieve, process, and distribute linen, handling soiled and clean linens.
Inventory, stock, issue, and distribute supplies, equipment, and instrumentation for Surgical Services and Materials Management.
Assist with equipment handling duties as described in the Equipment Handling Attendant job description.
Physical Requirements
Lift, move, and carry up to 60 pounds; push/pull carts or beds up to 200 pounds; pull fully loaded meal carts up to 250 pounds; push loaded supply carts weighing over 600 pounds.
Stand for entire shift; walk for long periods.
Maintain visual and oral acuity for safety and patient interaction.
Working Environment
High noise levels and deadline pressures.
Hot and/or wet conditions in work area.
Exposure to cleaning and dishwashing chemicals.
Skills and Abilities
Mathematical skills for counting, inventory, and conversion of quantities.
Excellent communication skills, both phone and personal.
Ability to work in a high-stress environment.
Job Details
Hour: 1:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Evening
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
Company: WVUH – West Virginia University Hospitals
Cost Center: 628 WVUH Support Services Resource Pool
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, prior and current service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable 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.
Other Information
Seniority Level: Entry level
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Other
Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Minimum Qualifications
Valid Food Service Worker Permit (FSWP) from Monongalia County Health Department (MCHD), or obtain a temporary MCHD FSWP no later than the first Wednesday of employment and a permanent MCHD FSWP within one month of start date. Maintain a valid NCHD FSWP throughout employment.
Certify in HeartSaver First Aid within 30 days of hire date.
Preferred Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Perform support duties as outlined in the Support Associate job description.
Provide patient transportation to and from testing areas as needed.
Transport items throughout the facility.
Perform housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness and productivity.
Support dietetic functions such as patient tray line, dish room, cafeteria service, and cold food production.
Retrieve, process, and distribute linen, handling soiled and clean linens.
Inventory, stock, issue, and distribute supplies, equipment, and instrumentation for Surgical Services and Materials Management.
Assist with equipment handling duties as described in the Equipment Handling Attendant job description.
Physical Requirements
Lift, move, and carry up to 60 pounds; push/pull carts or beds up to 200 pounds; pull fully loaded meal carts up to 250 pounds; push loaded supply carts weighing over 600 pounds.
Stand for entire shift; walk for long periods.
Maintain visual and oral acuity for safety and patient interaction.
Working Environment
High noise levels and deadline pressures.
Hot and/or wet conditions in work area.
Exposure to cleaning and dishwashing chemicals.
Skills and Abilities
Mathematical skills for counting, inventory, and conversion of quantities.
Excellent communication skills, both phone and personal.
Ability to work in a high-stress environment.
Job Details
Hour: 1:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Evening
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
Company: WVUH – West Virginia University Hospitals
Cost Center: 628 WVUH Support Services Resource Pool
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, prior and current service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable 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.
Other Information
Seniority Level: Entry level
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Other
Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
#J-18808-Ljbffr