Support Associate-14

This role provides support to the patient care team and directly attends to specified needs of the patient, including transportation of patients and various items throughout the facility.

Responsibilities

• Escorts 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 greets patients, identifies self, and assists in preparing the patient for transport from the department.
• Monitors the integrity of patient's monitoring and invasive devices at all times during transport; intervenes in emergency situations to ensure patient safety.
• Responsible for transporting patients with oxygen, including handling and storage of oxygen.
• Observes and reports to the RN all patient concerns or changes in condition while in transport.
• Promptly communicates return of patient to the RN.
• Disinfects wheelchairs and stretchers after each use.
• Upon discharge, identifies and safely assists with the transport of patient and patient's possessions to discharge vehicles.
• Transports patients and items to and from all areas of the WVUH Campus in a safe and timely manner.
• Uses the patient transport dispatching system according to the guidelines set up by the Department Manager.
• Maintains proper oxygen tank levels on each unit daily.
• Positions wheelchairs and stretchers back to place of origin.
• May have limited access to medications, including during transport of non-controlled substances at the request of a licensed care provider.

Requirements

• Obtain certification in HeartSaver First Aid within 30 days of hire date.
• West Virginia state criminal background check required; Federal background check if applicable for DHHR BMS regulated area.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Physical Requirements

• Heavy/hard work requiring strength and stamina for lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, and walking for long periods of time.
• Handling of materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Pushing/pulling carts weighing up to 200 pounds.
• All transfers, lifts, and re-positioning will be completed utilizing lift equipment and/or other patient handling aids as indicated by the patient’s profile and appropriate algorithms.
• The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health recommends minimizing manual patient lifting and limiting safe patient handling to 35 pounds.

Working Environment

The work environment involves exposure to conditions typical of a healthcare setting while performing essential job functions.

Schedule

• Hours: 3:00pm - 11:30pm
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Shift: Evening (United States of America)