What are the responsibilities and job description for the PAT CARE AST position at University of California - San Francisco?
This is a temporary opportunity with a duration of approximately three months. Includes optional medical benefits, holiday pay and sick leave accrual. Fully on-site in Oakland.
As a Patient Care Assistant, you will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, supporting patient care delivery and ensuring a safe, compassionate environment. This role is essential to the daily functioning of the unit and requires excellent teamwork, communication, and empathy.
- Provide direct patient care including hygiene, mobility assistance, nutrition support, and comfort measures.
- Take vital signs, record patient data, and assist with admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
- Respond to patient call lights and support safety measures such as ambulation and positioning.
- Assist in technical tasks such as EKGs, specimen labeling, oxygen therapy equipment setup, and basic treatments as directed by the RN.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment and follow infection control protocols.
- Support quality assurance, patient confidentiality, and the mission of UCSF Medical Center.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
Required:
- Operating room experience
- Ability to work effectively within a team.
- Strong communication skills in English, both oral and written.
- Basic arithmetic skills (addition and subtraction).
- Ability to prioritize and organize workload.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to act as a first responder in emergency situations.
- Willingness to learn new skills.
Preferred:
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Required:
- Operating room experience
- Ability to work effectively within a team.
- Strong communication skills in English, both oral and written.
- Basic arithmetic skills (addition and subtraction).
- Ability to prioritize and organize workload.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to act as a first responder in emergency situations.
- Willingness to learn new skills.
Preferred:
Knowledge of medical terminology.
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, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.