Patient Mobility Technician - Per Diem - Mid Shift - 8hr FPH

Patient Mobility Technician

The Patient Mobility Technician (PMT) will provide patient transportation and assist nursing with patient handling tasks and patient lifting as requested. Lifting responsibilities include total body transfers requiring maximal assistance to and from: (1) bed to/from chair/wheelchair; (2) bed to/from gurney; (3) bed to/from toilet/commode; (4) floor to bed; (5) repositioning (i.e. turning and up in bed), (6) any other lift where total body movement of a non-ambulatory patient is required. Assigned PMT will make rounds on a scheduled basis, approximately every (2) hours, use appropriate equipment for all patient handling tasks to provide a safe environment for the patient and staff member. While transporting patient, PMTs are responsible for supervision of the patient during transport. Other responsibilities include, but not limited to, distributing supplies and equipment, assisting with traction set-up, transporting patient medications with the patient, and responding to other duties as requested.

Job Requirements

a. Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma or GED preferred. Must have the ability to communicate effectively with hospital staff and ability to apply, organize and oversee multiple tasks/responsibilities.

b. Minimum Experience Requirement: Supervision and computer experience desirable. Prior experience in a healthcare preferred. Direct patient care setting, preferred. Leadership skills. Ability to work independent of direct supervision. Excellent customer service skills required.

c. Minimum License Requirement: BLS required. Assaultive Behavior Training Certification that meets AB508 and SB1299 required within 90 days of hire/transfer. New hires that have completed Assaultive Behavior training outside of Emanate Health will be required to complete Emanate Health Work Place Violence online awareness module within 30 days of hire/transfer.

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