Patient Care Assistant — Safe Handling & Transport

University of California - Irvine Health; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Irvine Health in Orange County is seeking a patient care technician to assist direct patient care, help with safe handling, and support transfer and transport of patients across the Medical Center.

You will deliver education on lift techniques, track and care for equipment, and may assist with dispatch duties; candidates must have medical terminology knowledge, English proficiency, and a current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Understanding of basic medical terminology.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist direct patient care providers with safe patient handling.
• Promote an environment of safe patient handling for patients and staff.
• Provide direct patient care and education for health care providers in the use of lift techniques and transfer equipment.
• Track, deliver, clean, and perform basic repair of equipment and supplies.
• May be occasionally responsible for dispatch duties.

Skills

Understanding of basic medical termin​

Read/write/speak English

Shift flexibility

Current BLS certification

Float between campuses

Healthcare experience

Therapeutic communication

Job description

University of California, Irvine Health in Orange County is seeking a patient care technician to assist direct patient care, help with safe handling, and support transfer and transport of patients across the Medical Center.

You will deliver education on lift techniques, track and care for equipment, and may assist with dispatch duties; candidates must have medical terminology knowledge, English proficiency, and a current BLS certification.