Mobility Tech- OLGMC 8W Oncology- Part Time Nights

ochsner; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner seeks a Patient Care Assistant to join a compassionate team providing mobility support and patient care in an acute setting. This role collaborates with nursing and therapy staff to assist patient mobility, transports patients, and documents care using EPIC.

Required: High School diploma or equivalent, BLS certification. Preferred: 1 year of PCT/NA experience and pursuing licensure in a related medical field.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year nursing assistant/patient care experience preferred in acute care settings.
• 6 months therapy experience (e.g., PT/OT Rehab Technician) encouraged.
• Nursing student pursuing licensure in acute care fields ok.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient mobility and transport with nursing and therapy staff.
• Aid patients in bed mobility, transfers, and ambulation.
• Document patient information and treatment details in EPIC.
• Inspect, maintain, and clean equipment; assist with supplies.
• Communicate findings to interprofessional team and document care.
• Support quality and safety targets and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Impeccable documentation

Infection control

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety protocols

Vital signs

EPIC documentation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people. For us, this is more than a job- it's a calling. It's waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

(2) 12-hr shifts per week: 6:45PM- 7:15AM; rotating weekends

Education

• Preferred - High School diploma or equivalent

Work Experience

• Required - None.
• Preferred - 1 year of Patient Care Assistant/Nursing Assistant work experience in acute care hospital, long-term acute care hospital, or equivalent.
• 6 months of therapy experience, e.g. PT/OT Rehab Technician.
• Nursing student who has completed first clinical rotation. Pursuit of professional medical licensure in any field applicable to an acute care setting.

Certifications

• Required - Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Ability to function as a team member, responding willingly and positively to colleagues' needs for assistance and partnership in patient motility.
• Ability to promote a positive work environment with the intraprofessional care team.
• Ability to problem solve, assists other staff, transporters, and patient care technicians with mobility, while managing several ongoing priorities with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Demonstrate complete understanding of Progressive Mobility Protocol (PMP) as well as documenting in EPIC.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to follow infection control protocols, safety protocols, obtaining vital signs, documenting in the medical record, inspecting, and maintaining equipment.

Job Duties

• Function as a team member and respond to colleagues' needs for assistance with patient mobility. Work collaboratively with nursing staff, therapy, and physicians to aid patients with mobilization needs.
• Assist with delegated treatment plan activities that include patient mobility, transporting patients, assisting patients in and out of bed, lifts, and ambulation.
• Gather patient information prior to treatment sessions according to the Progressive Mobility Protocol (PMP) and document in EPIC.
• Assist with equipment inspection, maintenance, and storage, cleaning/disinfection, and supply procurement.
• Collaborate and communicate with the interprofessional team regarding patients' response to delegated activities. Maintain accurate and complete documentation of patient care procedures performed.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and provide recommendations impacting quality and safety targets on the unit-based scorecard, through peer-to-peer accountability, reporting near misses, and collaborating with the interprofessional team. Contribute to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety.
• Assist in gathering and maintaining data for quality improvement projects, inventory of supplies in the department, and prioritize daily tasks.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations, and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force consta