LIFT TECHNICIAN

Kaiser Permanente; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Hawaii seeks an Entry-Level Lift Team Technician to support patient handling and transport within Moanalua Medical Center. You will work with a two-person lift team, assist nursing staff, and ensure safe use of lift equipment per hospital protocols.

The role emphasizes proper body mechanics, teamwork, and clear communication with colleagues. BLS certification and prior patient handling experience are preferred. This is a full-time onsite opportunity with union affiliation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required by American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Assist with lifting, repositioning, transferring and transporting patients as part of lift team.
• Instruct staff on safe use of lift equipment and proper body mechanics.
• Operate specialized patient handling equipment following hospital policies and vendor specs.
• Collaborate with nursing/patient care services to ensure safety and efficiency in patient handling.

Skills

Patient handling

Teamwork

Communication

Instructing others

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Lift equipment operation

Job description

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.

• 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.

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.

Experience

Basic Qualifications

• 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.

Primary Location: Hawaii,Honolulu,Moanalua Ancillary Building

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: Variable

Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Working Hours Start: 12:01 AM

Working Hours End: 11:59 PM

Job Schedule: Full-time

Job Type: Standard

Worker Location: Onsite

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation: HL5|UNITE HERE|Local 5

Job Level: Entry Level

Department: Moanalua Medical Center - House Orderlies - 1201

Pay Range: $24.2 - $26.89 / hour

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel: No

Work Setting: Onsite

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.