Job Description
Assist Rehab Therapists and staff to deliver care and maintain equipment daily
Hospital Assistant III
UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.
Your Role on the Team
Position Summary: Reporting to the management team of physical therapy, Hospital Assistant III is responsible for assisting in carrying out established plans of care, mobility, and exercise programs for all ages of patients referred to in an assigned area. Duties also include routine cleaning and maintenance of equipment, assisting with light clerical duties and any activities necessary for the smooth operation of the department as assigned by supervisor.
What It Takes to be Successful
Required Qualifications:
- BLS certification upon hire
- Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
Preferred Qualifications:
- Understanding of basic medical terminology
- Patient care experience working in Rehabilitation Therapy or in the acute care setting preferred
- Must possess the skill, knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
- Must possess knowledge and practice of infectious control techniques
- Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
- Demonstrated experience using MS Office
Total Rewards
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.
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 Employment Misconduct Legal Right to Work in the United States Vaccination Policies Smoking and Tobacco Policy Drug Free Environment
Closing Statement:
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 Anti-Discrimination 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 eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship Must be able to provide proof of work authorization
Assist in carrying out established plans of care, mobility, and exercise programs for patients referred to in Rehab Services, Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of equipment, Assist with light clerical duties to support department operations, Contribute to smooth operation of the Rehab Services department as assigned by supervisor, Provide patient- and customer-service support as needed