The mission of the Department of Neurology is dedicated to the identification, care, and education of individuals with neurological disorders and is committed to discovering new knowledge in the areas of teaching, research and clinical activities. The Alzheimer’s Disease Center is a research unit within the Department of Neurology focused on research, education and patient care related to Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

Job Summary

We offer exceptional employment benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacations and holidays, excellent retirement savings and investment plans, continuing education, and reduced fee and scholarship programs.

THIS IS NOT AN H1- B OPPORTUNITY

Responsibilities

The Senior Equipment Operator, under the general direction of the Director, will provide motor vehicle transportation for Alzheimer’s research study participants. Research subjects need round-trip transportation from their homes in Northern California to various medical facilities in Sacramento, Martinez, the East Bay, and San Francisco. The incumbent will also be responsible for escorting participants to their appointments for PET and MRI scans, physical and neuropsychological\ exams, lab tests, and ensuring they registered and under the supervision of appropriate personnel. Additionally, the incumbent will also be responsible for ensuring an assigned vehicle is maintained in excellent operating condition, contacting and scheduling appointments for patients with research facilities, and assisting clinic staff\with administrative duties.

Required Qualifications

Applicants are encouraged to upload license and certification if required of the position.

• Valid Class C California driver’s license required.
• CPR training and certification (within 90 days of hire)
• First Aid training (within one calendar year of hire)
• Ability to use good judgement to make appropriate decisions for the circumstances.
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently.
• Ability to be flexible and responsive to changing schedules or priorities.
• Ability to effectively communicate English both orally and in written form.
• Ability to maintain composure, respond calmly, and use sound judgment should a medical emergency occur during a patient transport.
• Ability to deal effectively and kindly with patients who may be confused, upset, incoherent, and/or aggressive.
• Ability and skill to safely operate a wheelchair and transfer a patient from a vehicle to a wheelchair.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle for extended periods.
• Ability to work a shift longer than 8 hours.
• Knowledge of proper body mechanics and patient transfer techniques and skill to transport patients without injury to self, patient, or others. Interpersonal skills to deal in a tactful, courteous, pleasant, and professional manner with patients, visitors, and other clinic staff which includes individuals with various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.
• Must be organized and efficient.
• Must have computer skills to communicate effectively via email and plan trips using mapping applications.
• Must be reliable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience transporting patients who may be impaired or not ambulatory is preferred.

Special Requirements

• This position will be required to participate in the UCD DMV Pull Notice System (UCO Policy and Procedure #380-20) to ensure a safe driving record, to complete safety training for Magnetic Resonance Imaging, UCO Safe Driver Awareness Course
• CPR training and certification within 90 days of hire
• First Aid training within one calendar year of hire.
• This position is located in Walnut Creek.

This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.

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