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ID #52666794
Estado Hawaii
Ciudad Hawaii
Full-time
Salario USD TBD TBD
Fuente Kaiser Permanente
Showed 2024-10-08
Fecha 2024-10-09
Fecha tope 2024-12-07
Categoría Etcétera
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Lift Technician

Hawaii, Hawaii, 96801 Hawaii USA
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Job Summary:Under indirect supervision, provides patient handling assistance; supports and functions as part of hospital and clinic nursing/patient care services team; collaborates with unit/department with guidance from nurse responsible for care of patient where assistance is needed; works in pairs as part of lift team; instructs other staff on proper use of lift equipment; provides assistance in tasks of repositioning, transferring and transporting patients in collaboration with nursing/patient care services staff; operates and utilizes specialized patient care handling equipment that assists in lifting, transferring, and transporting patients in accordance with manufacturers and hospitals guidelines to minimize injury risks.Essential 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.

Demonstrates appropriate judgment in all aspects of patient care.

Maintains patient and employee safety as a basic premise of all tasks performed.

Recognizes needs and concerns of members, co-workers, and physicians while maintaining positive working relationships.

Demonstrates sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities in area of specialization.

Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide culturally sensitive care and/or service.

Performs other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

N/A

Education

High school diploma; or equivalent combination of education (lesser) & experience may be considered in lieu of requirements.

License, Certification, Registration

Basic Life Support from American Heart Association

Additional Requirements:

Demonstrated knowledge of patient lifting or transport.

Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in oral communication, written communication, interpersonal relations, teamwork, detail-oriented, group process facilitation, initiative, customer service, adaptability, conflict resolution, decision making, time management, problem-solving, and ability to instruct others.

Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone.

Reading, writing, speaking, understanding English.

Training/giving and receiving instructions.

Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g. organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness.

Prior work experience with patient care handling in a health care setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

Rehabilitation services experience.

Knowledge of basic body mechanics, related patient lifting or transport.

Post high school coursework in human anatomy, medical terminology, and rehabilitation.

Minimum six (6) months of experience with bed side patient care handling in an acute/long term health care setting preferred.

COMPANY: KAISERTITLE: Lift TechnicianLOCATION: Honolulu, HawaiiREQNUMBER: 1309023External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.

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