Lift Coach Transport Technician - VCVH (Part Time, Day)

Job Description

Job Description

A NorthBay Health, the Lift Coach/Transport Technician is responsible for assisting healthcare workers in the proper techniques and best practices for safely lifting and transferring patients in addition providing timely and efficient general transport of patients between departments. This role typically involves providing training and coaching to staff on how to reduce the risk of injury and ensure the safety of both patients and caregivers during lifting activities.

Primary Job Duties

1. Assists patients on and off beds, examination tables, gurneys, and other transfer equipment, utilizing the appropriate lift devices practicing safe patient handling.
2. Assist healthcare staff with lifting, transferring, and repositioning patients when necessary, ensuring that patient comfort and dignity are prioritized.
3. Utilizes lifting equipment devices such as but not limited to: wheelchairs, gurneys, bolsters, and lifts in accordance with established safety guidelines and protocols.
4. Provide hands-on assistance to healthcare staff when difficult lifts, transfers, or repositions are required.
5. Educate staff on proper lifting, transferring, repositioning, and safe patient handling techniques.
6. Instructs staff on the proper use of mobility aids and equipment such as but not limited to: lifts, slings, wheelchairs, slides, and repositioner sheets.
7. Ensure proper usage, maintenance, and storage of lifting equipment and devices.
8. Maintain records of training sessions, compliance audits, and shift logs.
   Report any incidents, near-misses, or any noticeable changes in patient condition or adverse reactions to the Charge RN, Lift Coach Manager, and any other pertinent staff.
9. Assures patients are properly attired and covered for warmth, modesty, and comfort during transportation.
10. Verifies patient identification by checking identification band and compares patient identification with name and date of birth.
11. Disinfects and maintains equipment throughout the hospital.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned.
13. Attends mandatory in-service courses.
14. Orient and trains other employees.