Lift Technician

Kaiser Permanente -  - Responsibilities:
Functions as a member of lift team which consists of two trained technicians working together; is assigned high risk cases; provides assistance to nursing/patient care services staff in safe lifting, repositioning, transferring and transporting of patients who have been identified as appropriate for this service.;
Instructs other staff on ongoing basis on safe and proper use of lift equipment and correct body mechanics; problem-solves and advises on the safest and most efficient way to utilize lift equipment; utilizes proper body mechanics and lifting techniques; observes hospital and clinic protocols.;
Cooperates with and works collaboratively with the nursing/patient care services team; functions as part of a team to lower critical incidents and risk factors; adheres to department and hospital/clinic policies and procedures.;
Ensures availability and safe condition of lift equipment; tracks and inventories lift equipment.;
Demonstrates appropriate judgment in all aspects of patient care.