Patient Transport Tech: Critical Care Support Varied Shifts

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Los Angeles Health seeks Patient Transporters and Lift Team Techs to position and transport patients using wheelchairs, beds, or gurneys. Responsibilities include lifting, turning, and repositioning patients requiring varying levels of assistance.

Assignments may include weekend coverage and shifts vary by management. Pay range is $27.03 - $35.62 per hour, with offers based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Qualifications

• BLS certification from AHA or Red Cross is required.
• Interpersonal skills to interact diplomatically with acutely ill patients.
• Knowledge of basic computer data entry and Hospital Systems.
• Ability to push, pull, and lift minimum 150 pounds.
• Strong English language skills, both written and verbal.
• Strict adherence to infection control and UCLA policies.
• Demonstrates high accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Position, transfer, and transport patients by wheelchair, bed, or gurney.
• Lift, turn, reposition, and assist patients with moderate to total assistance.
• Perform equipment maintenance and cleaning; assist in dispatching.
• Transport specimens, blood, meds, and equipment.
• Support in decedent transport to morgue and related tasks.
• Participate in weekend coverage; schedule may vary.

Skills

BLS certification

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Heavy lifting (150 lbs)

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Compliance with Infection Control

Accuracy in tasks

Job description

University of California - Los Angeles Health seeks Patient Transporters and Lift Team Techs to position and transport patients using wheelchairs, beds, or gurneys. Responsibilities include lifting, turning, and repositioning patients requiring varying levels of assistance.

Assignments may include weekend coverage and shifts vary by management. Pay range is $27.03 - $35.62 per hour, with offers based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.