Lift Technician
The Lift Technician provides patient handling assistance to support and function as part of the hospitals patient care team. The Lift Technician functions under the direction of a Registered Nurse on the unit where assistance is needed and reports to a Lift Team Lead Technician or assigned Manager. The Lift Technician will provide assistance in the tasks of repositioning, transferring and transporting of patients while under the observation of the patient care provider. The Lift Technician will also be trained to utilize patient care handling equipment that aides in the lifting and transferring of patients in accordance with the manufacturers and hospitals guidelines to minimize injury risks.
- Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
- Functions as a member of the Lift Team to provide assistance to the nursing staff in the safe lifting and transferring of patients that have been identified as appropriate for this service.
- Utilizes proper body mechanics, lifting techniques, and observes hospital protocol.
- Utilizes patient handling equipment, transfer devices, and protective equipment in compliance with hospital policies, vendor specifications, and patient handling protocols.
- Works cooperatively as part of the patient care team and adheres to department and hospital policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates appropriate judgment in all aspects of patient care.
- Maintains patient and employee safety as a basic premise of all tasks performed.
- KP Service Standards: Follows LMPs ABCs: Takes Initiative: Positive first impression, ask how you can help and give information Take Responsibility: Solve problems, resolve conflict, assume ownership Take Care: Protect confidentiality, show respect, value differences, and show empathy Take Pride: Neat work area, low noise, be professional, support your team and KP.
- Must have the ability to recognize the needs and concerns of members, co-workers, and physicians while maintaining positive working relationships.
- Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.
- Six (6) months prior experience in rehabilitation service, health care setting equivalent.
- Must successfully complete capacity screening prior to first day of employment
- N/A
- Basic Life Support
- Knowledge of basic body mechanics is required.
- Knowledge of related patient lifting or transport is required.
- Must be able to lift, push, pull and transport patients on a daily basis.
- Job requires ability to lift as part of a team, utilizing appropriate equipment for assistance.
- Job also requires frequent bending, stooping, lifting, stretching and standing for extended periods of time.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of human anatomy, basic medical terminology, and rehabilitation principles.
- Completion of course work in the basic sciences or related programs such as physical education, nursing or physical therapy.
Notes:
- Location will include floating to Zion.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
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