Lift Coach Transport Technician - VCVH (Part Time, Day)
NorthBay Health•Vacaville, CA
•$24 - $30•Onsite
About The Position
At NorthBay Health, the Lift Coach/Transport Technician assists healthcare workers with proper techniques and best practices for safely lifting and transferring patients, while also providing timely and efficient patient transport between departments. The role trains and coaches staff to reduce injury risk and protect the safety of patients and caregivers. The technician supports patient handling and mobility, helps maintain and use lifting equipment safely, and performs general transport duties while prioritizing patient dignity, comfort, warmth, and modesty.
Requirements
- Current AHA or equivalent BLS card.
- Strong verbal, written, and electronic communication skills, including legible handwriting and Internet etiquette.
- Adhere to established policies and procedures and demonstrate reliable attendance and punctuality.
- Ability to lift weights in excess of 50 pounds.
- Schedule is based on business need.
Nice To Haves
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Healthcare-related background, such as allied nursing, physical therapy, or occupational therapy.
- Previous experience with patient handling or lifting techniques.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients on and off beds, examination tables, gurneys, and other transfer equipment using appropriate lift devices and safe patient-handling practices.
- Assist healthcare staff with lifting, transferring, and repositioning patients while prioritizing patient comfort and dignity.
- Use lifting and transport equipment, including wheelchairs, gurneys, bolsters, and lifts, according to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Provide hands-on assistance to healthcare staff with difficult lifts, transfers, or repositioning.
- Educate staff on proper lifting, transferring, repositioning, and safe patient-handling techniques.
- Instruct staff in the proper use of mobility aids and equipment, including lifts, slings, wheelchairs, slides, and repositioner sheets.
- Ensure the proper use, maintenance, and storage of lifting equipment and devices.
- Maintain records of training sessions, compliance audits, and shift logs.
- Report incidents, near-misses, noticeable changes in patient condition, or adverse reactions to the Charge RN, Lift Coach Manager, and other pertinent staff.
- Ensure patients are properly attired and covered for warmth, modesty, and comfort during transportation.
- Verify patient identity by checking the identification band and comparing it with the patient's name and date of birth.
- Disinfect and maintain equipment throughout the hospital.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Attend mandatory in-service courses.
- Orient and train other employees.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life, disability, and long-term care coverage.
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
- Education reimbursement for eligible roles.
- Professional development and training programs.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Wellness programs.
- Recognition programs.
- Shift differentials.
- Market-based compensation review and increases, subject to approval and organizational performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
