Mobility Tech

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.

We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs activities specific to patient safety and mobility under supervision of a licensed PT/PTA/OT/COTA or SLP, or for Registered Nurse while following Progressive Mobility (PM) duties as well as safe and efficient transportation of patients from setting to setting in the acute care setting. Performs designated routine patient mobilization tasks and coordinates daily unit specific patient mobilization activities.  Documents Transport functions on Command Center, relays Progressive Mobility Rounds to pt nurse and and works under the direction of PT/OT/SLP regarding assistance with therapy per individual pt. Mobility techs also perform additional administrative duties as assigned specific to Progressive Mobility. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School graduate or GED required.  Satisfactory completion of Mobility Tech Competency within 90 day Introductory Evaluation.  Must satisfactorily complete Rehab services on-the-job training program.

Current BLS certifications through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to:  Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross.  The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off.

Complete understanding of AIDET and CARES, as well as HIPPA standards. Working knowledge of EPIC, ROVER and Outlook software.  Understanding and compliance with proper and safe body mechanics.

Preferred Qualifications: Hospital and/or patient care experience preferred, as well as current or future pursuit of medical licensure in any field applicable to an acute care setting.  Excel and Word processing skills preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must possess good physical health.  Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time.  Lifting at least 20 pounds is required. 
Physical Effort required:

Constant (67%-100%) - hearing, seeing
Frequently (34%-66%) - pushing/pulling, climbing, handling/feeling, talking
Occasionally (1%-33%) – lifting, carrying, stooping, crouching, reaching

EMPLOYMENT

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found by clicking here, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.