Mobility Tech- OLGMC 5C Med Renal- Full Time Days

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•Lafayette, LA

About The Position

The Mobility Tech is responsible for assisting patients with general mobility tasks as assigned by clinical staff. The role supports patients in performing mobility tasks, exercises, and functional activities, and works collaboratively with nursing staff, therapy, and physicians to address patients’ mobilization needs. The technician gathers patient information according to the Progressive Mobility Protocol (PMP), documents in EPIC, and communicates patients’ responses to delegated activities to the interprofessional team. The role also involves inspecting, maintaining, cleaning, and storing equipment; procuring supplies; maintaining accurate patient-care documentation; and contributing to quality-improvement and safety initiatives. Employees must follow applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, infection-control and safety protocols, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week, 6:45 a.m.–7:15 p.m., with rotating weekends. The position is based in a patient-care environment with routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potential exposure to hazardous medications or waste. The role is classified as very heavy work, with occasional exertion exceeding 100 pounds, frequent exertion exceeding 50 pounds, and constant exertion exceeding 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required.
Ability to function as a team member and respond willingly and positively to colleagues’ needs for assistance and partnership in patient mobility.
Ability to promote a positive work environment with the intraprofessional care team.
Ability to problem-solve, assist staff with mobility, and manage several priorities with minimal supervision.
Proficiency using computers, software, and web-based applications.
Understanding of the Progressive Mobility Protocol (PMP) and ability to document in EPIC.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to follow infection-control and safety protocols, obtain vital signs, document in the medical record, and inspect and maintain equipment.
Ability to meet the physical demands of very heavy work, including exertion exceeding 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly.

Nice To Haves

One year of Patient Care Assistant or Nursing Assistant work experience in an acute-care hospital, long-term acute-care hospital, or equivalent.
Six months of therapy experience, such as work as a PT/OT Rehabilitation Technician.
Nursing student who has completed a first clinical rotation.
Pursuit of professional medical licensure in a field applicable to an acute-care setting.

Responsibilities

Respond to colleagues’ needs for assistance with patient mobility and function as a team member.
Work collaboratively with nursing staff, therapy, and physicians to support patients’ mobilization needs.
Assist with delegated treatment-plan activities, including mobility, patient transportation, transfers into and out of bed, lifts, and ambulation.
Gather patient information before treatment sessions according to the Progressive Mobility Protocol (PMP) and document in EPIC.
Inspect, maintain, store, clean, and disinfect equipment, and procure supplies.
Communicate and collaborate with the interprofessional team regarding patients’ responses to delegated activities.
Maintain accurate and complete documentation of patient-care procedures performed.
Identify process-improvement opportunities and recommend actions affecting unit quality and safety targets, including reporting near misses and supporting peer-to-peer accountability.
Contribute to department and hospital quality and safety targets.
Assist with gathering and maintaining data for quality-improvement projects, inventorying department supplies, and prioritizing daily tasks.
Remain knowledgeable about and comply with applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
Immediately report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.