Mobility Tech- OLGMC 4C Med Tele- Full Time Nights

Ochsner Health • Baton Rouge, LA

90d

About The Position

This job is to be responsible for assisting patients with general mobility tasks as assigned by clinical staff. The mobility technician assists patients in performing mobility tasks, exercises and functional activities as assigned by clinical staff. Schedule (3) 12-hr shifts per week: 6:45PM- 7:15AM; rotating weekends.

Requirements

• Education Preferred - High School diploma or equivalent.
• Work Experience Required - None.
• Preferred - 1 year of Patient Care Assistant/Nursing Assistant work experience in acute care hospital, long-term acute care hospital, or equivalent.
• 6 months of therapy experience, e.g. PT/OT Rehab Technician.
• Nursing student who has completed first clinical rotation.
• Pursuit of professional medical licensure in any field applicable to an acute care setting.
• Certifications Required - Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Function as a team member and respond to colleagues' needs for assistance with patient mobility.
• Work collaboratively with nursing staff, therapy, and physicians to aid patients with mobilization needs.
• Assist with delegated treatment plan activities that include patient mobility, transporting patients, assisting patients in and out of bed, lifts, and ambulation.
• Gather patient information prior to treatment sessions according to the Progressive Mobility Protocol (PMP) and document in EPIC.
• Assist with equipment inspection, maintenance, and storage, cleaning/disinfection, and supply procurement.
• Collaborate and communicate with the interprofessional team regarding patients' response to delegated activities.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of patient care procedures performed.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and provide recommendations impacting quality and safety targets on the unit-based scorecard.
• Contribute to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety.
• Assist in gathering and maintaining data for quality improvement projects, inventory of supplies in the department, and prioritize daily tasks.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED