Transport Aide - Radiology

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Responsible for the technical operation of the EEG Lab including collection of information pertinent to the interpretation of the tests, preparation of the patient, and records EEG in various exams and monitoring physiological response. Transports patients from various hospital departments to and from the Diagnostic Services Department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.

2. CPR certification within 30 days of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. ACLS

EXPERIENCE:

1. One (1) year of patient care experience. 

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned.

1. Prepares EEG tracing with patient history, marking montages and writing montages on each channel record.

2. Properly applies EEG electrodes, records sleep and awake EEG’s. Detects artifacts and takes appropriate corrective action during EEG recording.

3. Assists with scheduling patients for EEG testing through physician and nursing units.

4. Logs, copies and files all test results.

5. Transports patients to/from Nursing Units and Diagnostic Services Department.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ability to operate the EEG lab requiring eye-hand coordination, finger dexterity, near, far, and night visions with extended visual concentration.

2. Frequent stooping, kneeling, walking, and standing for extended periods of time.

3. Ability to pull and push objects and patients of various weights.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. May be exposed to mechanical or electrical hazards, blood and body fluids as well as infectious diseases due to the nature of the department and patient contact.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

2. Ability to interact effectively with a variety of healthcare providers and other contacts. 

3. Ability to work successfully under highly stressful conditions and must be capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

UHC United Hospital Center

Cost Center:

135 UHC Neuro EEG and EMG

Address:

327 Medical Park Drive

Bridgeport

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.