Patient Lift Technician — Safe, Team-Based Care

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

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.