Mobility Tech: Patient Mobility & Transport Specialist

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 42,981,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA, is seeking a Mobility Tech to support patient safety and mobility in the acute care setting. You will perform designated mobility tasks, transport patients, and document activities as part of the Progressive Mobility program.

Under supervision of PT/OT/SLP or nurse, you will assist with therapy, coordinate daily unit mobility activities, and handle related administrative duties to ensure smooth patient flow and safe repositioning.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Complete Rehab services on-the-job training program.
• Current BLS certification (ILCOR or equivalent).
• Understanding of AIDET, CARES, and HIPAA standards.
• Knowledge of EPIC, ROVER and Outlook software.
• Awareness of proper and safe body mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Perform mobility tasks under supervision in the acute care setting.
• Transport patients between settings safely and efficiently.
• Document transport activities in Command Center.
• Relay Progressive Mobility rounds to the patient nurse.
• Assist PT/OT/SLP with therapy per patient plan.
• Perform administrative duties related to Progressive Mobility.

Skills

AIDET & CARES

HIPAA compliance

EPIC knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Rehab services on-the-job training

Mobility Tech Competency within 90 day Introductory Evaluation

Tools

EPIC

ROVER

Outlook

Job description

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA, is seeking a Mobility Tech to support patient safety and mobility in the acute care setting. You will perform designated mobility tasks, transport patients, and document activities as part of the Progressive Mobility program.

Under supervision of PT/OT/SLP or nurse, you will assist with therapy, coordinate daily unit mobility activities, and handle related administrative duties to ensure smooth patient flow and safe repositioning.