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

Ochsner Health•Lafayette, LA

10d

About The Position

The Mobility Tech assists patients with general mobility tasks, exercises, and functional activities as assigned by clinical staff. The position works collaboratively with nursing staff, therapy, physicians, and other members of the care team to support patient mobilization and carry out delegated treatment-plan activities. The technician gathers patient information according to the Progressive Mobility Protocol (PMP), documents care in EPIC, and communicates patients’ responses to the interprofessional team. The role also supports equipment upkeep, supply management, and quality and safety improvement efforts. The schedule is three 12-hour shifts per week, from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM, with rotating weekends. The role is based in a patient-care healthcare environment and routinely involves exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste. The position is classified as very heavy work, with frequent physical demands including moving objects using substantial force.

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 other staff with mobility, and manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
Proficiency with computers, software, and web-based applications.
Understanding of the Progressive Mobility Protocol (PMP) and documentation in EPIC.
Effective verbal and written communication skills; 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 exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds frequently, and more than 20 pounds constantly.
Required work experience: None.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of Patient Care Assistant/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 the first clinical rotation.
Pursuit of professional medical licensure in a field applicable to an acute-care setting.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with mobility, exercises, and functional activities as assigned by clinical staff.
Collaborate with nursing staff, therapy, physicians, and colleagues to support patient mobilization needs.
Assist with delegated treatment-plan activities, including transporting patients, helping patients in and out of bed, using lifts, and assisting with ambulation.
Gather patient information before treatment sessions according to the Progressive Mobility Protocol (PMP) and document in EPIC.
Communicate with the interprofessional team about patients’ responses to delegated activities and maintain complete, accurate documentation of care procedures.
Inspect, maintain, store, clean, and disinfect equipment; procure supplies as needed.
Identify process-improvement opportunities and provide recommendations related to quality and safety targets.
Support peer-to-peer accountability, report near misses, and collaborate with the interprofessional team to meet department and hospital quality and safety targets.
Gather and maintain data for quality-improvement projects, manage department supply inventory, and prioritize daily tasks.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct, patient or employee safety issues, privacy concerns, and other compliance-related concerns.