EMERGENCY TRAUMA TCHN SR - Per Diem Rotating - Lakewood

UCI group; Lakewood (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vacation and sick time

Retirement savings plans

Employee discounts

Job summary

A leading academic health system in California is seeking an EMT to perform limited patient care duties under supervision. This full-time, entry-level position requires a current California EMT certification and recent ambulance or hospital experience. The ideal candidate should have effective communication skills and the ability to perform physical tasks, ensuring a conducive environment for patient well-being. Comprehensive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• Must have recent ambulance or hospital experience.
• Effective communication both verbally and in writing is required.
• Position involves physical tasks, requiring dexterity and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Perform limited patient care duties under supervision.
• Maintain a conducive environment for patient well-being.

Skills

Current CA EMT Certification

Communication skills

Patient lifting and transferring

Job description

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459‑bed acute‑care hospital in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County’s only National Cancer Institute‑designated comprehensive cancer center, high‑risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons‑verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County. To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org.

Position Summary

Performs limited patient care duties under the supervision of staff nurse. Maintains an environment conducive to the patient’s well‑being.

What It Takes to be Successful

• Required Qualifications: Current CA EMT Certification with recent ambulance or hospital experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: One year experience in a related emergency medical field or acute hospital setting 12‑lead EKG class.
• Physical Requirements: Position involves standing and walking for long periods of time, approximately 75% of the workday. Must be able to transfer and lift patients as necessary. Weight will vary from patient to patient. Must have the dexterity, coordination, and visual and auditory acuity to perform all job responsibilities. Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Must be free from signs of illness and infections.

Total Rewards

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct – Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment – Misconduct Disclosure Requirement
• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E‑Verify
• Pre‑Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Other
• Higher Education

Closing Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request.

Contact

For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [e-mail] or at [phone], Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship – Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.