Patient Mobility Technician - Full Time Days

About the role

Ochsner Health is hiring a Patient Mobility Technician for a full-time day shift at Jefferson Highway, New Orleans. The technician assists patients with general mobility tasks, exercises and functional activities as assigned by clinical staff, working closely with nursing, therapy and physicians.

Key responsibilities

• Assist patients with mobilization, lifting, ambulation and transport, and help them get in and out of bed
• Gather patient information before treatment sessions according to the Progressive Mobility Protocol (PMP) and document in EPIC
• Inspect, maintain and store equipment, clean and disinfect it, and help procure supplies
• Document patient care procedures accurately and report near misses to support quality and safety targets
• Help gather data for quality improvement projects and prioritize daily tasks
• Follow infection control, safety and vital signs protocols, and stay compliant with federal, state and local regulations

Required profile

• No experience required; high school diploma preferred
• Preferred: 1 year of Patient Care Assistant or Nursing Assistant experience in an acute care hospital, 6 months of therapy experience (e.g. PT/OT rehab technician), completion of a nursing student's first clinical rotation, or pursuit of a medical license
• Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Physical demands include lifting up to 100 pounds occasionally and frequent exposure to blood and body fluids

Required skills

• Proficiency with computers, software and web applications
• Complete understanding of the Progressive Mobility Protocol (PMP)
• Strong teamwork, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills