Compassionate Patient Mobility Technician

Memorial Hermann Health System; Forrest City (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a Patient Transporter to support clinical workflow by transferring patients using lift equipment under the direction of an RN or supervisor. The role requires safety-focused teamwork with the healthcare team to move patients and equipment efficiently and safely.

Responsibilities include coordinating lift team operations, transferring patients between wheelchair, beds, or gurneys, and maintaining equipment safety.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience in the healthcare industry.
• Ability to assess and carry out the best method to transfer or reposition a patient considering patient and staff safety policies and guidelines.
• Ability to perform duties requiring prolonged standing, walking, stooping, twisting (trunk), bending (waist), gripping/grasping, reaching below shoulder level, bed mobilization (scooting/rolling), lateral transfers (bed to gurney), bed to chair/wheelchair/commode transfer, automobile transfers, lifting up to 75 pounds, pushing/pulling over 150 pounds and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to understand written instructions and perform basic mathematical calculations; demonstrates skills for assigned specialty area/function or assigned procedures, including a working knowledge of basic medical terminology and computer software skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform duties with increased responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and maintains processes/procedures that will effectively and efficiently accomplish the movement of patients, supplies, equipment, etc.
• Coordinates lift team patient care to ensure schedules are met.
• Transfers patients to and from wheelchair, stretcher or beds as requested.
• Ensures routine preventative maintenance, safety inspection, and testing is done on all equipment.
• Administers treatments or procedures as delegated by therapist, therapist assistant or nurse. These activities designated and defined by therapist/nurse may include, but are not limited to: transferring patients, therapeutic exercise program, functional activities, and mobility activities.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Patient handling

Mobility transfers

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a Patient Transporter to support clinical workflow by transferring patients using lift equipment under the direction of an RN or supervisor. The role requires safety-focused teamwork with the healthcare team to move patients and equipment efficiently and safely.

Responsibilities include coordinating lift team operations, transferring patients between wheelchair, beds, or gurneys, and maintaining equipment safety.