Hospital Assistant I - Patient Lift & Transport - FT/Day - 66025-1A

Updated: Apr 22, 2024
Location: Orange
Job Type:
Department: Patient Lift & Transport

UC Title: HOSP BLANK AST 1

Position Number: 40823330

Reports to: Pat Transport Supv 1

Working Title: Hospital Assistant I

Cost Center: Patient Lift & Transport (428370) 

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME

FLSA: Nonexempt

Date Created: 7/28/2023

Job Code: 009253

Hours: 36

Shift: Full-Time/Days

FTE: 0.9

Position Summary: 

Reporting to the Lift Team Supervisor, will assist direct patient care providers with safe patient handling by using a variety of lift techniques and equipment. Promotes 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 in the use of lift and transfer equipment for the health care providers.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our: 

Compensation practices (https://www.hr.uci.edu/partnership/totalrewards/compensation.php) and 

Benefits (https://careersucirvine.ttcportals.com/pages/benefits). 

Salary Range: 

Hourly Rate  Minimum   $21.02                   Midpoint          $23.08                   Maximum $25.13

Required Qualifications:

Minimum six months experience in a healthcare environment or training in a healthcare/emergency/rescue field

Skill to perform basic mathematical computations, and to use general office equipment including computers, copiers, and calculators

Must be available to work overtime as patient care needs demand

Current BLS certification required by time of hire

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php 

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. 

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI’s Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [email protected] or at (949) 824-0500, Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m