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

About the Role

UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health — Orange, UCI Health — Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. As Orange County's only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region's only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.

Position Summary

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.

Required 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