Patient Mobility Technician - Rehab & Care Team

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a Mobility Technician to assist patients with mobility tasks and to support clinical staff in a busy hospital setting. The role requires teamwork, adherence to mobility protocols, and proficiency with EPIC documentation.

Preferred candidates may have a High School diploma or equivalent and BLS certification. This on-site position emphasizes safety, patient care, and interprofessional collaboration within the hospital team.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
• Ability to function as a team member and support mobility tasks.
• Proficient with EPIC documentation and computers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with nursing staff, therapy, and physicians to aid 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.

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a Mobility Technician to assist patients with mobility tasks and to support clinical staff in a busy hospital setting. The role requires teamwork, adherence to mobility protocols, and proficiency with EPIC documentation.

Preferred candidates may have a High School diploma or equivalent and BLS certification. This on-site position emphasizes safety, patient care, and interprofessional collaboration within the hospital team.