Patient Mobility Technician: Safe Lifts & Transfers

Oregon Health & Science University; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options (100% for employees

Pension plans

Vacation up to 200 hours/year

Sick leave 96 hours/year

8 paid holidays

Transit discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Oregon Health & Science University is seeking a Safe Patient Mobilization Technician to assist direct patient care providers with safe mobilization techniques. The role includes lifts, transfers, turns and repositioning of patients in clinical settings, training staff in lift equipment use, and ensuring safe handling across hospital operations.

Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma, 6 months in a medical setting, and be able to lift 50 pounds or push 300 pounds.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent and be able to lift 50 pounds or push 300 pounds using proper equipment.
• Six months experience in a medical or healthcare environment or 90 days training with patient transportation.
• Completion of in-house biohazardous items handling within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient transfers or repositioning using appropriate lifting and transfer equipment.
• Respond to lift/transfer requests within 30 minutes and coordinate with clinical staff.
• Transport patients and equipment within the hospital using transfer devices and vehicles.
• Respond to falls or urgent situations within 15 minutes and assess patient needs before lift/transfer.
• Operate elevators and support transport movement across the facility.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Teamwork

multitask

English communication

Patient-centered care

Lifting 50 lbs / pushing 300 lbs

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or EMT certificate

Tools

Hovermatts

Hover Jack

Slips

Slider boards

Backboards

Job description

Oregon Health & Science University is seeking a Safe Patient Mobilization Technician to assist direct patient care providers with safe mobilization techniques. The role includes lifts, transfers, turns and repositioning of patients in clinical settings, training staff in lift equipment use, and ensuring safe handling across hospital operations.

Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma, 6 months in a medical setting, and be able to lift 50 pounds or push 300 pounds.