Patient Transport Technician - La Jolla - 134700

UC San Diego; Oakland, California, Winchester (CA, MO, VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Patient Transport Technician to support clinical workflows. This role involves transporting patients safely and efficiently within a hospital environment, ensuring their comfort and safety. Ideal candidates will possess strong customer service skills and relevant certifications, contributing to a compassionate healthcare team. Join a forward-thinking organization that prioritizes equity, diversity, and inclusion, and be part of a mission-driven environment that values your contributions to patient care.

Qualifications

• BART or BLS/CPR certification required at hire.
• Six months experience in a healthcare facility.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from treatment areas and nursing units.
• Lift and transfer patients requiring moderate to total assistance.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Patient Transport

BART or BLS/CPR Certification

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Patient Transport Technician - La Jolla - 134700

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Job Description

Extended Deadline: Tue 5/13/2025

UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 03/03/2025 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 03/13/2025. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

The Patient Transport Technician supports clinical workflow by pick-up and transport conscious, semi-conscious, and/or unconscious hospital patients to and from treatment areas, and nursing units via wheelchair, gurney, or bed. Transport discharged patients to pharmacy and to waiting automobiles.

Primary functions include: lifting, turning, transferring, for patients requiring moderate to total assistance. Transport may be required to perform other duties as required those duties to include transport of x-rays, medical records, oxygen bottles, Video Swallow Chair, and other materials as needed by nursing units.

Additionally, Patient Transport Technicians move; empty beds, empty beds with mattresses and mattresses alone. Bed and mattresses may be moved between nursing units or may be moved from a central storage area to nursing units. Movement of beds and mattresses will be incorporated into the regular work requirements of the patient escorts.

Depending on experience of the selected candidate, this position will be hired at the Tech I or Tech II level.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BART or BLS/CPR certification at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.

• Six (6) months experience in a healthcare facility.

• Possess outstanding customer service skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Six (6) months experience transporting patients in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or as an EMT.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift over 50 pounds and able to push/pull a gurney or bed with patients weighing up to 300 pounds. *Must be willing to work overtime weekends as needed to meet the business needs of the department.
• Must be able to work various locations and hours (including overtime and weekends) based on business needs.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $44,746 - $52,409 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $21.43 - $25.10

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 and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached.

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

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 status under state or federal law.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

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Payroll Title:

PAT TRANSPORT TCHN 1

Department:

Patient Ambassadors

Hiring Pay Scale

$23.00 - $25.10 / Hour

Worksite:

Jacobs Medical Center

Appointment Type:

Career

Appointment Percent:

50%

Union:

EX Contract

Total Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

8 hour rotating shifts, Sunday - Saturday

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La Jolla, CA

Posted: 5/6/2025

Job Reference #: 134700