Hospital Assistant I-Patient Lift Transport Orange-PT Day Shift

University of California, Irvine•Orange, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Incumbent will coordinate team work flow and dispatch team members throughout the hospital to promote efficient transfer and lift services to assist with safe patient handling while maintaining a safe work environment for the patient care providers. Additionally, incumbent will track, deliver, clean, and perform basic repair of equipment & supplies. Furthermore, incumbent assists direct patient care providers with safe patient handling, (to include lifting, positioning, transferring, and transporting), throughout the hospital. Will be responsible for promoting an environment of safe patient handling which provides for the safety of our patients while maintaining a safe work environment for the patient care providers. Provides direct patient care as well as education and training for health care providers in the appropriate use of lift techniques and transfer equipment. Additionally, incumbent will track, deliver, clean, and perform basic repair of equipment & supplies.

Requirements

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.
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Nice To Haves

Emergency Medical Technician experience preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate team work flow and dispatch team members throughout the hospital to promote efficient transfer and lift services.
Assist with safe patient handling while maintaining a safe work environment for patient care providers.
Track, deliver, clean, and perform basic repair of equipment & supplies.
Assist direct patient care providers with safe patient handling, including lifting, positioning, transferring, and transporting patients throughout the hospital.
Promote an environment of safe patient handling for patients and patient care providers.
Provide direct patient care and education/training for healthcare providers on the appropriate use of lift techniques and transfer equipment.