Lift Technician Job at Kaiser Permanente, Downey, CA

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  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Downey, CA

Job Description

Job Summary:
The Lift Technician provides patient handling assistance to support and function as part of the hospitals nursing/patient care services team. The Lift Technician functions collaboratively on the unit/department with guidance of a Registered Nurse/Technician responsible for the care of the patient where the assistance is needed. Lift Technicians are trained to work in pairs as a Lift Team. This position reports to a [Dept. Manager/Designee]. The Lift Technician provides assistance in the tasks of repositioning and transferring patients collaboratively with the nursing/patient care services staff. The Lift Technician is also trained to utilize patient care handling equipment that assists in the lifting and transferring of patients in accordance with manufacturers and hospitals guidelines to minimize injury risks.

Essential Responsibilities:


  • Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws. Functions as a member of the Lift Team (consisting of 2 trained technicians who work together) to provide assistance to the nursing/patient care services 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 nursing/patient care services 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. Must have the ability to recognize the needs and concerns of members, co-workers, and physicians while maintaining positive working relationships.


Pay Grade: 23


Basic Qualifications:

Experience
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.
  • Must successfully complete capacity screening prior to first day of employment
Education
  • N/A
License, Certification, Registration
  • Basic Life Support

Preferred Qualifications:

Completion of course works in the basic sciences or related programs such as physical education, nursing or physical therapy.
  • Prior experience in rehabilitation service or healthcare setting is desired.
  • Experience or certification in BLS.
  • Ability to demonstrate knowledge of human anatomy, basic medical terminology, and rehabilitation principles.

Notes:

  • This is an on-call position; days and hours may vary.
PrimaryLocation : California,Downey,Downey Medical Center
HoursPerWeek : 1
Shift : Night
Workdays : Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
WorkingHoursStart : 04:30 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 01:00 PM
Job Schedule : Call-in/On-Call
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : B01|SEIU|Local 399
Job Level : Entry Level
Job Category : Clinical Support
Department : Downey Medical Center - Patient Transportation - 0801
Travel : No
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.


For jobs where work will be performed in unincorporated LA County, the employer provides the following statement in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:


  • Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, accreditation, and licensure requirements (where applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures.
  • Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others in accordance with the Principles of Responsibility, adheres to organizational policies and guidelines; supports compliance initiatives; maintains confidences; admits mistakes; conducts business with honesty, shows consistency in words and actions; follows through on commitments.
  • Job duties with at least occasional or possible access to: (1) patients, the general public, or other employees; (2) confidential protected health information and other confidential KP information (including employee, proprietary, financial or trade secret information); (3) KP property and assets, for example, electronic assets, medical instruments, or devices; (4) controlled substances regulated by federal law or potentially subject to diversion.

Job Tags

Local area, Shift work, Night shift,

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