Patient Transporter
WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals · Charleston, WV · 1 mo ago
On-siteFull-time
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
- Maintains accurate records of patient transport to and from Diagnostic Services 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 stretchers/carts, wheelchairs, O₂ tanks, transfer devices and personal protective equipment.
- Communicates and provides a safe environment for infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
Physical Requirements
- Occasionally exert up to 100 lb of force; frequently up to 50 lb; constantly up to 20 lb.
- Visual acuity within normal ranges.
- Position, lift, and move patients of all weights with varying assistance on a regular basis.
- Frequent walking, standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and feeling throughout the shift.
Working Environment
- Exposure to body fluids, human tissues, contagious diseases, sharps and explosive gases.
- Exposure to ionizing and non‑ionizing radiation.
- High stress and constant interruptions.
- Exposure to cleaning agents and disinfectants.
Additional Information
- Scheduled weekly hours: 40
- Non‑exempt position (United States of America)