Ochsner Health-posted 3 months ago
Part-time
Remote • Lafayette, LA
Ambulatory Health Care Services

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. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

  • 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.
  • Preferred - High School diploma or equivalent.
  • 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.
  • Required - Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
  • Ochsner Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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