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
- Assists patients on and off beds, examination tables, gurneys, and other transfer equipment, utilizing the appropriate lift devices practicing safe patient handling.
- Assist healthcare staff with lifting, transferring, and repositioning patients when necessary, ensuring that patient comfort and dignity are prioritized.
- Utilizes lifting equipment devices such as but not limited to: wheelchairs, gurneys, bolsters, and lifts in accordance with established safety guidelines and protocols.
- Provide hands-on assistance to healthcare staff when difficult lifts, transfers, or repositions are required.
- Educate staff on proper lifting, transferring, repositioning, and safe patient handling techniques.
- Instructs staff on the proper use of mobility aids and equipment such as but not limited to: lifts, slings, wheelchairs, slides, and repositioner sheets.
- Ensure proper usage, maintenance, and storage of lifting equipment and devices.
- 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. - Assures patients are properly attired and covered for warmth, modesty, and comfort during transportation.
- Verifies patient identification by checking identification band and compares patient identification with name and date of birth.
- Disinfects and maintains equipment throughout the hospital.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Attends mandatory in-service courses.
- Orient and trains other employees.
- Education: High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
- Licensure: Current AHA or equivalent BLS card.
- Experience: Healthcare-related background, such as allied nursing, physical therapy, or occupational therapy, is highly preferred. Previous experience with patient handling or lifting techniques is beneficial.
- Skills: Must possess great verbal, written, electronic communication skills to include; legible handwriting and Internet etiquette
- Standards of Performance: Demonstrate performance by adhering to established policies and procedures and exhibiting the defined characteristics associated with attendance and punctuality.
- Physical Effort: Attendance is an essential function of the job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Will be lifting weights in excess of 50 lbs.
- Hours Worked: Scheduled based on business need.
- Compensation: $24.19 - $29.50 based on years of experience in role
Interpersonal Skills and Values
Demonstrates NorthBay Health’s True North Values: Nurture Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust, and Hardwire Excellence. These values guide behavior, accountability, teamwork, and commitment to high-quality patient care.
Why NorthBay Health
NorthBay Health is an independent, nonprofit health system serving the Napa, Solano, and Yolo County regions. We are expanding access to care across our communities through two acute-care hospitals, including a Level II Trauma Center and a Level III NICU maternity unit, along with a cancer center, urgent care locations, and a growing network of primary and specialty care clinics.
We provide advanced services in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, orthopedics, surgery, and outpatient specialties. NorthBay Health is nationally recognized for quality care, including Magnet with Distinction designation for nursing and multiple U.S. News and World Report high performing recognitions.
We are committed to being the trusted healthcare partner of choice and offer an environment where employees can grow, contribute meaningfully, and support the health of our communities.
NorthBay Health Benefits Options
NorthBay Health offers a comprehensive benefits package based on established eligibility requirements. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life, disability, and long-term care coverage, paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement, a 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, and market-based compensation review and increases subject to approval and organizational performance.
Compensation Structure
NorthBay Health uses a structured compensation framework. Staff-level positions use a step-based system (Steps 1–5) based on years of directly related experience, with Step 5 representing 20 or more years of experience in the role. Manager level and above positions are paid a fixed annual base salary and are eligible for a variable incentive compensation plan. Physician compensation is structured based on specialty and role requirements.
Remote Work Disclosure
NorthBay Health is primarily an onsite organization due to the nature of healthcare. Some roles may allow hybrid or remote work based on business needs.
Remote work is not supported in Washington, Ohio, Wyoming, North Dakota, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or outside of the United States.
Notice to Recruitment Agencies
NorthBay Health utilizes a managed service provider (MSP) for agency partnerships and is not currently engaging external recruiting firms outside of established agreements. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or third-party candidate submissions. Please do not contact NorthBay Health employees, leaders, physicians, or hiring managers regarding recruitment or job postings.
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