ECU Health · 10 hours ago
Lift Team Technician
Greenville, NC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelECU Health is a prominent academic medical center in North Carolina, seeking a Lift Team Technician to ensure safe patient handling and movement. The role involves effective communication with patients and healthcare teams, maintaining lift equipment, and providing education on safe practices.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Performs safe patient handling and movement
Utilizes good body mechanics when performing lifts and transfers
Delivers care based on educational and developmental needs, age and standard of care
Assesses complexity of lift or transfer needed
Uses appropriate lift practices and devices when performing lifts and transfers
Returns to units (as specified by the supervisor) between rounds to assist the nursing staff
Communicates effectively with patients, families and or members of the health care team
Demonstrates the use of therapeutic and appropriate communication when assisting patients and families
Seeks clarity and / or direction and provides feedback as needed with nursing staff related to patient handling activities
Maintains patient handling / lift equipment
Responsible for visual inspection and inventory of patient lifting equipment
Notifies supervisor and/or Bio Medical Department if visual inspection reveals problems with equipment or the equipment is not working upon use
Applies infection control principles, including universal precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment
Maintains proper hygiene of lifting equipment, including hover mats, gait belts, slings, and low friction sheets
Provides education related to Lift Team Program and safe patient handling and movement
Mentors health care workers in safe lifting practices and appropriate use of lift equipment
Provides support and assistance to patients and families when practicing transfer techniques for post hospital setting
Participates in Quality Improvement activities
Provides accurate and consistent documentation of daily patient lifts and transfers on Lift Team Log
Participates in promotion, enhancement and ongoing development of Lift Team Program
Qualification
Required
High School or equivalent required
Less than 1 year in a healthcare setting, EMT, NAI, Firefighter experience and knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics, and/or exercise physiology preferred
Heart Saver Requirement within 2 months of employment
Must successfully complete physical demands assessment prior to employment
Preferred
Less than 1 year in a healthcare setting, EMT, NAI, Firefighter experience and knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics, and/or exercise physiology preferred
Company
ECU Health
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Brian Floyd
President and COO
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HR Business Partner II
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