Patient Care Escort - Cancer Center Infusion - 132650
Job Description
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 10/18/2024 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 10/30/2024. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
The Patient Escort 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. This role also transports discharged patients to the pharmacy and to waiting automobiles.
Primary functions include: lifting, turning, and transferring for patients requiring moderate to total assistance. Other required duties may include the transport of x-rays, medical records, oxygen bottles, Video Swallow Chair, and other materials as needed by nursing units.
Patient Escorts are also responsible for moving empty beds, beds with mattresses, and standalone mattresses. These items may be transferred between nursing units or from a central storage area to various units as needed. The movement of beds and mattresses is a regular part of the patient escort's duties and will be integrated into their daily responsibilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBART 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 healthcare/emergency/rescue field.
Possess outstanding customer service skills.
- Six (6) months experience transporting patients in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or as an EMT.
- 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 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).
UC San Diego Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://www-hr.ucsd.edu/saa/nondiscr.html
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