Health System Safe Patient Handling Training Coordinator
University of California, Irvine • Orange, CA12d
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About The Position
The Health System Safe Patient Handling (SPH) Training Coordinator assists in overseeing assigned Safe Patient Handling programs. The role develops, coordinates, and delivers staff training; implements SPH strategies; and regularly rounds in clinical areas to coach staff and foster a safe patient-handling environment. The coordinator implements unit-level SPH peer champions, evaluates risks related to patient handling—including equipment and environmental factors—and reviews accident and injury reports. The role tracks developments in SPH technology and legislation, recommends improvements for UCI Health System, ensures compliance with applicable SPH legislation, and collaborates with other UC campuses on a coordinated university-wide program. The coordinator works collaboratively with Nursing, Rehabilitation, the Lift Team, and other departments responsible for patient handling.
Requirements
- Degree in Nursing, Physical Therapy, Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA), or a related healthcare field.
- Three years of experience in Safe Patient Handling and Mobility (SPHM) or early mobilization programs.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Customer service skills appropriate to the job.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively in person with a wide range of people.
- Must provide proof of work authorization.
Nice To Haves
- Occupational health and safety experience conducting Safe Patient Handling risk assessments, product evaluations, and/or injury-prevention program development, implementation, and training in a hospital-based setting.
- Experience in adult education.
- Certified Safe Patient Handling Professional (CSPHP).
Responsibilities
- Assist in oversight of assigned Safe Patient Handling programs.
- Develop, coordinate, and deliver staff training.
- Implement Safe Patient Handling strategies and unit-level peer champion programs.
- Round regularly in clinical areas and provide coaching to patient-care areas to foster a safe patient-handling environment.
- Evaluate patient-handling risks, including equipment and environmental conditions, and review accident and injury reports.
- Track advances in Safe Patient Handling technology and make recommendations for UCI Health System.
- Track Safe Patient Handling legislation and ensure Health System compliance.
- Collaborate with other UC campuses on a coordinated university-wide Safe Patient Handling program.
- Work collaboratively with Nursing, Rehabilitation, the Lift Team, and other departments with patient-handling responsibilities.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Sick and vacation time
- Retirement savings plans
- Access to discounts and perks
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
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