Pool Injury Prevention Technician 1- Injury Prevention

Tampa General Hospital • Tampa, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Injury Prevention Technician I (IP Tech I) is responsible for performing patient transfers and repositioning under the supervision of the Nursing staff using the appropriate patient lifting equipment. Follows national safe patient standards and guidelines to minimize manual lifting of patients. Responsible for the maintenance and inventory of patient lifting equipment along with maintaining proper hygiene of the slings on each unit. May assist with team member education and training of patient lifting equipment and transfer techniques when indicated. Demonstrates positive customer relations, infection control and risk management standards. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with mission, vision and value of Tampa General Hospital.

Requirements

• Direct patient care experience.
• Successful completion of an 8–10-week training program.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in utilizing various information technology applications.
• High School diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Performing patient transfers and repositioning under the supervision of Nursing staff using appropriate patient lifting equipment.
• Following national safe patient standards and guidelines to minimize manual lifting of patients.
• Maintenance and inventory of patient lifting equipment.
• Maintaining proper hygiene of slings on each unit.
• Assisting with team member education and training of patient lifting equipment and transfer techniques when indicated.
• Demonstrating positive customer relations, infection control and risk management standards.
• Performing job duties in accordance with mission, vision and value of Tampa General Hospital.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED