Hospital Assistant I-Patient Lift and Transport-FT Day Shift

About the Role

Incumbent assists direct patient care providers with safe patient handling (to include lifting, positioning, transferring, and transporting) throughout the Medical Center. Will be responsible for promoting an environment of safe patient handling which provides for the safety of our patients while maintaining a safe work environment for the patient care providers. Provides direct patient care as well as education and training for health care providers in the appropriate use of lift techniques and transfer equipment. Additionally, incumbent will track, deliver, clean, and perform basic repair of equipment & supplies. May be occasionally responsible for dispatch duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist direct patient care providers with safe patient handling, including lifting, positioning, transferring, and transporting patients throughout the Medical Center
• Promote an environment of safe patient handling that ensures patient safety and maintains a safe work environment for patient care providers
• Provide direct patient care
• Provide education and training for health care providers in the appropriate use of lift techniques and transfer equipment
• Track, deliver, clean, and perform basic repair of equipment and supplies
• Occasionally perform dispatch duties

Qualifications

• Understanding of basic medical terminology
• Must be able to work variable shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must be able to read, write, and speak effectively in English
• Minimum six months experience in a healthcare environment or training in a healthcare/emergency/rescue field
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively in a therapeutic way
• Current BLS certification upon hire (must be issued by the AHA)
• Ability to float between Orange and Irvine campuses

Preferred Qualifications

• Emergency Medical Technician experience preferred

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Sick and vacation time
• Retirement savings plans
• Access to a number of discounts and perks