Job Details

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.; Operates and utilizes specialized patient handling equipment, transfer devices, and protective equipment in compliance with hospital/clinic policies, vendor specifications, and patient handling and transporting 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.