Patient Mobility Technician - Care-Driven Rehab Support

Ochsner Health; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Lafayette, LA is seeking a Mobility Technician to assist patients with mobility tasks under clinical supervision. You will work with nursing and therapy teams to support patient transfers, ambulation, and exercises while maintaining safety and documentation in EPIC.

This role requires a high school diploma (preferred) and may suit nursing students pursuing licensure; 6 months therapy experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 6 months of therapy experience (e.g., PT/OT Rehab Technician).
• Nursing student pursuing licensure in acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Function as a team member and respond to colleagues' needs for assistance with patient mobility.
• 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 and maintain documentation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to quality and safety targets.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Mobility support

EPIC documentation

Infection control

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Pursuit of professional medical licensure

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Ochsner Health in Lafayette, LA is seeking a Mobility Technician to assist patients with mobility tasks under clinical supervision. You will work with nursing and therapy teams to support patient transfers, ambulation, and exercises while maintaining safety and documentation in EPIC.

This role requires a high school diploma (preferred) and may suit nursing students pursuing licensure; 6 months therapy experience is a plus.