EMVO

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High School Diploma/GED.

2. Valid driver’s license.

3. Emergency Medical Vehicle Operator(EMVO)Certification through WVOffice of Emergency Medical Services within 60 daysof hire.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Two (2) years driving experience with clean driving record.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. EMT certification through the West Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Two (2) years of experience driving emergency vehicles.

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. Plans and organizes patient transfers.

2. Moves patients via wheelchair to various appointments.

3. Safely secures wheelchair patients utilizing seatbelts and restraining straps.

4. Completes run reports on all patient moves.

5. To support the Mission Of WVU Medicine.

6. Is an integral part of our emergency team assuring safe transport to and from the scene of accident or illness.

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.

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. Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Service Excellence Standards.

2. Knowledge of street, route and healthcare facility locations.

3. Ability to follow hospital policies on attendance, punctuality, and scheduling.

4. Computer skills to complete run reports and track daily activity.

5. Ability to trouble shoot minor mechanical problems with van and lift.

6. Accountable for keeping wheelchairs clean and in good repair.

7. Familiar with state emergency driving laws.

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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.