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Posted: 08-Nov-23
Location: La Jolla, California
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 126442
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 11/9/23 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 11/20/23. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
DESCRIPTION
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. 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.
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 inhealthcare/emergency/rescuefield.
Possess outstanding customer service skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Six (6) months experience working with patient lift equipment, (hoist, air transfer assistance mats).
- Six (6) months experiencetransporting patients in ahospital, skilled nursingfacility, 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 able to work various locations and hours (including overtime and weekends) based on business needs.
Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: $43,451 - $50,885 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $20.81 - $24.37
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).