Patient Care Aide: Safe Handling & Lift Tech

UC Irvine; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid vacation & sick leave

Retirement savings plan

Discounts

Job summary

UCI Health in Orange County seeks a dedicated team member to assist direct patient care providers with safe patient handling and equipment support. The role supports education and training for health care teams, tracks and maintains equipment, and may perform dispatch duties as needed.

Work requires flexibility across Orange and Irvine campuses. Candidates should understand medical terminology, hold current BLS, and be prepared for variable shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

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.

Skills

Medical terminology

English proficiency

Therapeutic communication

Patient handling

Job description

UCI Health in Orange County seeks a dedicated team member to assist direct patient care providers with safe patient handling and equipment support. The role supports education and training for health care teams, tracks and maintains equipment, and may perform dispatch duties as needed.

Work requires flexibility across Orange and Irvine campuses. Candidates should understand medical terminology, hold current BLS, and be prepared for variable shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.