Patient Escort - Hillcrest Infusion - MOP135124

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers
United States, California, San Diego
Apr 09, 2025
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 4/11/2025 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor. Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 4/23/2025. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance. Join Our Team at the McGrath Outpatient Pavilion, scheduled to open July 2025! Are you a healthcare professional passionate about providing exceptional care and advancing medical excellence? The McGrath Outpatient Pavilion is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team and help shape the future of outpatient care in our community. About the McGrath Outpatient Pavilion: Located in Hillcrest, the McGrath Outpatient Pavilion is a state-of-the-art, 250,000-square-foot medical facility designed to meet the growing healthcare needs of our region. Spanning six floors, this advanced facility is home to key clinical programs and offers specialized diagnostic, treatment, and surgical services. With a strong emphasis on cancer care, we are committed to delivering world-class medical services in a patient-centered environment. 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. 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. The qualifications of this position have been slightly modified as of 4/10/2025. 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 in healthcare facility. Possess outstanding customer service skills. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Six (6) months experience transporting patients in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or as an EMT. Six (6) months experience in healthcare/emergency/rescue field. 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: $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).