Transport Aide

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• Prepare equipment and room for transportation of patients.
• Assist with the transfer of patients using wheelchairs, carts, and beds to and from nursing units, ancillary testing, departments, clinic areas, and vehicles in a safe, courteous, and timely manner.
• Transport patients utilizing wheelchairs, carts, and beds to and from nursing units, ancillary testing departments, clinic areas, and vehicles in a safe, courteous, and timely manner.
• Transfer oxygen tanks from storage area to transport devices (wheelchairs, carts, bed).
• Provide scheduled services for Radiology, Fast Track, Emergency Department, and other areas as directed; never disconnect oxygen or monitoring equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of carts, wheelchairs, and work area with wipes provided.
• Attend CPR class annually for infants, children, and adults.
• Address problems that occur during the regular performance of duties with Director, Manager, or Nurses.
• Complete additional duties as assigned by Director.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill necessary to provide care and education appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development.
• Assess information relative to patient status and interpret this information to identify the age‑specific needs of each patient.
• Maintain an understanding of the range of treatment necessary for each patient and provide appropriate care based on their age‑specific needs.
• Provide professional, cooperative, and courteous service to patients, visitors, telephone callers, medical/dental staff, and fellow employees, while maintaining confidentiality of patient, employee, and hospital information at all times.
• Oxygen and monitoring equipment issues are addressed by the Nurses, never the transport staff.
• Perform proper tracking/logging in the directed computer systems and communicate pertinent patient information to technologists.
• Safeguard patients' rights and demonstrate respect for confidentiality, privacy, security, complaint resolution, spiritual counseling, and communication.
• Attend in‑services and other educational programs as required.

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• CPR certification.

• Must be able to exert 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Visual acuity must be within normal ranges.
• Must be able to position, lift, and move patients of all weights with varying amounts of assistance on a regular and recurring basis.
• Frequent walking, standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and feeling are necessary body movements utilized in performing duties throughout the work shift.

• Exposure to body fluids, human tissues, contagious diseases, sharps, and explosive gases.
• Exposure to ionizing and non‑ionizing radiation.
• Exposure to high stress and constant interruptions.
• Exposure to cleaning agents and disinfectants.

• Ability to be scheduled for work based on operational needs of the hospital.
• Possesses the ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with guests.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and perform under pressure.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and independent judgment.

• Scheduled weekly hours: 40.
• Shift: United States of America (Non‑Exempt).
• Company: WMCH Weirton Medical Center.
• Cost Center: 151 WMCH Radiology Diagnostic.
• Address: 601 Colliers Way, Weirton, West Virginia.

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 ... (full EEO statement retained for compliance).