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

Ochsner Health • Lafayette, LA

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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. The technician works collaboratively with nursing staff, therapy, and physicians to support patient mobilization and carries out activities delegated by clinical staff.

The schedule is three 12-hour shifts per week, from 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m., with rotating weekends. The position works in a patient-care environment and involves direct patient contact and potential occupational exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, hazardous medications, or hazardous waste. The role is classified as very heavy work, with exertion requirements that can exceed 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly.

The position requires Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association. No prior work experience is required. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Preferred experience or background includes patient care or nursing assistant work in an acute-care or long-term acute-care hospital or equivalent, therapy experience such as PT/OT rehab technician work, or nursing studies after completing the first clinical rotation. Pursuit of professional medical licensure applicable to an acute-care setting is also preferred.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Ability to function as a team member and respond positively to colleagues’ requests 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 ongoing priorities with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Understanding of the Progressive Mobility Protocol (PMP) and documentation in EPIC.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and 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 position’s very heavy physical demands, including exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds frequently, and more than 20 pounds constantly.
• Ability to work in a patient-care environment with routine exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue, and occupational risk of exposure to communicable diseases and potentially hazardous medications or waste.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of Patient Care Assistant or Nursing Assistant experience in an acute-care hospital, long-term acute-care hospital, or equivalent.
• Six months of therapy experience, such as PT/OT Rehab Technician experience.
• 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 work collaboratively with nursing staff, therapy, and physicians.
• Assist with delegated treatment-plan activities, including patient mobility, transporting patients, helping patients in and out of bed, using 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 with the interprofessional team about patients’ responses to delegated activities and maintain accurate, complete documentation of care procedures performed.
• Identify process-improvement opportunities and recommend actions that support unit quality and safety targets, peer-to-peer accountability, near-miss reporting, and department and hospital targets.
• Assist with gathering and maintaining data for quality-improvement projects, department supply inventories, and prioritizing daily tasks.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements and ensure compliance.
• Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns promptly.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed