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Patient Transporter

University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health
United States, California, San Francisco
Mar 11, 2025

Patient Transporter

Temporary Employment Program

Temporary Employment

84322BR

Job Summary

Department: Radiology

Location:

  • St. Francis (Occasional need for support at St. Mary's)

Schedule:

  • Monday - Friday:
    • 10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
    • 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Occasional weekend shifts as needed

Duration:

  • This will be 3 months with possibility for extension.
Job Summary:

The Hospital Assistant III provides essential support to technologists and the Radiology department. As a key member of the imaging team, responsibilities include preparing patients for exams, assisting with equipment setup and cleaning, transporting patients and specimens, and maintaining department safety standards. The role requires flexibility to work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Duties

  • Identify patients using two patient identifiers and prepare them for imaging procedures.
  • Assist technologists with patient positioning, exam preparation, and equipment setup.
  • Ensure proper transport of patients, including infection control measures.
  • Transport specimens to the lab as needed.
  • Maintain patient safety and assist with safe patient handling.
  • Clean and organize patient care areas following infection control standards.
  • Apply surgical markers for pre-surgical scans using aseptic techniques.
  • Handle and transport sterilized instruments.
Administrative Duties
  • Perform duties of a Hospital Assistant II.
  • Manage supply inventory and restocking.
  • Verify and complete patient screening forms.
  • Use APEX system to track patient status and workflow.
  • Follow protocols for medication and hazardous material handling.
Communication Duties
  • Provide clear and professional communication with patients, staff, and technologists.
  • Utilize language assistance services when necessary.
  • Communicate any workflow, patient, or equipment issues effectively.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

To see the salary range for this position (we recommend that you make a note of the job code and use that to look up): TCS Non-Academic Titles Search (https://tcs.ucop.edu/non-academic-titles)

Please note: An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role.

For roles covered by a bargaining unit agreement, there will be specific rules about where a new hire would be placed on the range.

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description

UCSF's Temporary Employment Program (TEP) recruits and hires temporary employees for immediate clerical and technical support services to UCSF Departments and various off-campus locations. UCSF departments deploy temporary employees to work on special projects, fill in for regular employees who are on vacation or leave, or to temporarily fill a vacant position during recruitment. Frequently temporary employees become successful candidates for career and limited appointment positions.

Required Qualifications


  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Proficiency in reading and writing in English.
  • Flexibility to work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.
  • Ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays as needed.
  • Compliance with UCSF Policies and Procedures.

Preferred Qualifications


  • Minimum of three years' experience in a hospital acute care setting or imaging center.

License/Certification


  • Current American Heart Association BLS/CPR Certification.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/ppsm-20

For the University of California's Anti Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

Organization

TEP

Job Code and Payroll Title

009423 PAT TRANSPORT TCHN 1

Job Category

Allied Health, Support Services, Temporary Employment, Transportation

Bargaining Unit

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Patient Care Technical Unit (AFSCME-EX)

Employee Class

Temporary Employment

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

St. Francis

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Variable

Shift Length

Variable

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