Patient Care Technician - Inpatient Emergency - 141352

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician - Inpatient Emergency to support the ED and inpatient psychiatric units. Under RN supervision, you will provide patient-specific observation, care, and interventions as directed, coordinating with the care team to implement the patient plan of care.

You will assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and communicate effectively with patients, staff, and other disciplines to ensure safe, compassionate care for at-risk

Qualifications

• Three years of related patient-care experience.
• Experience with vulnerable/high-risk populations (cognitively impaired or psychiatric).
• BART or BLS at time of hire; commitment to obtain BART within 6 months.
• Commitment to complete UCSD CPI/behavioral management training within 6 months.
• Demonstrated empathy and effective verbal/written communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-specific observation, care, and intervention per unit protocol.
• Assist with activities of daily living and vital signs; communicate with the care team.

Skills

Patient care

Vulnerable populations

BART/BLS

CPI de-escalation

Communication skills

Job description

Payroll Title

HOSP BLANK AST 3

Department

HC IP Emergency Department

Hiring Pay Scale

$29.15 - $38.46 / Hour

Worksite

Hillcrest

Appointment Type

Career

Appointment Percent

90%

Union

EX Contract

Total Openings

6

Work Schedule

Nights, 12-Hour Shifts, Sunday-Saturday

#141352 Patient Care Technician - Inpatient Emergency

Filing Deadline: Tue 10/6/2026

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 09/25/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

Description

Under the supervision, direction, and guidance of the RN, the Emergency Department Patient Care Technician/Inpatient Clinical Care Partner (CCP) provides patient-specific observation, care, and intervention as directed by unit protocol to at-risk patients of the Emergency Departments and Inpatient Psychiatric Departments. The CCP collaborates with the patient care team in the formulation and application of the patient plan of care. Demonstrates knowledge of therapeutic interventions and crisis interventions applied to patients that are cognitively and/or psychiatrically impaired. Intervenes as necessary to reduce and prevent self-harm. Assists with other related clinical environments and clinical support functions as required. Demonstrates ability to work with a diverse and vulnerable population.

Duties include assisting with activities of daily living: feeding, bathing, ambulating, and taking vital signs. Demonstrates ability to effectively communicate with patients, staff, and other disciplines in a constructive, professional, and therapeutic manner.

Minimum Qualifications

• Three (3) years of related experience providing patient care and observation; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One (1) year or greater experience working with vulnerable and behavioral high-risk populations, specifically the cognitively impaired or those suffering from psychiatric disorders.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Commitment to complete UCSD CPI/behavioral management/de-escalation training within 6 months of hire date.
• Demonstrated ability to empathize with and understand the perspectives of others, even in difficult or challenging situations.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to listen actively and express oneself clearly and effectively in verbal and written communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
• Experience in caring for cognitively impaired, acute and chronic psychiatric illness and/ or substance abuse comorbidities.
• CPI training and/or de-escalation experience.
• Bilingual: Spanish/English.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Flexible to work variable hours and locations including overtime, nights, weekends and holidays, based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and a pre-employment physical.
• Initial and annual training requirements for the ED Clinical Care Partner are subject to modification by the Emergency Department.
• New hires who fail to complete initial training requirements will be released from employment within the probationary period.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $60,865 - $80,304 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $29.15 - $38.46

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace