Mobility Technician-Full Time- Days

At Houston Methodist the Mobility Technician is responsible for assisting clinical staff and members of the interprofessional healthcare team as assigned under the direct supervision of clinical staff within inpatient setting.

This position performs delegated activities that include but are not limited to patient mobility infection control processes assisting patients in practicing exercises or functional activities transporting patients to and from treatment areas inspecting and maintaining equipment stocking and supplying procurement and a variety of basic clerical functions.

The Mobility Technician position delivers exceptional patient care per guidelines established by the department to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service and practices Patient and FamilyCentered Care

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Functions as a team member responding willingly and positively to colleagues needs for assistance and partnership. Promotes a positive work environment with the interprofessional care team.

Problemsolves assists other techs and Patient Care Assistants managing several ongoing priorities with minimal supervision.

• Works collaboratively with the department nursing staff and physicians providing assistance to patients based on previously identified needs in practicing postsurgical or strengthening exercises or functional activities utilizing safety measures at all times in regards to patient care.
• Initiates contributions towards improvement of department scores for turnover / retention / employee satisfaction on unitbased scorecard i.

e. peertopeer accountability.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Follows the patient and familycentered care standards and provides direct patient care as appropriate. Assists with delegated treatment plan activities that include but are not limited to : patient mobility transporting patients to and from treatment areas assisting patients in and out of bed assisting with lifts ambulating patients assisting patient for wound care treatments and for wound rounds.
• Gathers patient information prior to assign patients treatment session. Plans and organizes materials and supplies in the appropriate work areas prior to patient arrival including but not limited to cleaning / disinfecting gathering equipment.

Assists with equipment inspection maintenance and storage and supply procurement keeping hallways and room egress free of clutter.

• Assists with responding to patient falls acts as a first line steward of service recovery and assists and provides information related to reenforcing safety awareness and home exercise programs for patients.
• Role models behaviors and skills through peertopeer accountability towards improving department score for patient satisfaction on unitbased scorecard i.

e. bedside shift handoff / report.

QUALITY / SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Collaborates and communicates with interprofessional team the patients response to delegated activities. May if requested maintain accurate and complete documentation of patient care procedures performed.

Provides for the privacy of patients and families keeping the safety of the patient in mind.

• Supports initiatives to prevent conditions such as pressure injuries patient falls and hospitalacquired infections by following infection control processes and conducting hand hygiene audits.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement providing recommendations impacting quality and safety targets on the unitbased scorecard through peertopeer accountability reporting near misses and collaborating with the interprofessional team.

Contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists in gathering data for quality improvement projects daily charge reconciliation for productivity and inventory of supplies in the department.
• Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Selfmotivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks minimizing incidental overtime.

Meets labor productivity standards by effectively managing established daily responsibilities and assignments. Role models effective time management and coordinates colleagues to meet the overall demands of the unit.

GROWTH / INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a Mobility Technician.

Fosters a positive and constructive patient care environment by engaging coworkers in learning opportunities that are valuable and in alignment with department objectives.

Offers innovative solutions through participation in performance improvement hospital projects and department shared governance activities.

Completes and updates the individual development plan (IDP) on an ongoing basis including the development of advanced skills.

This job description is not intended to be allinclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business / job duties as assigned.

Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

EDUCATION

High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include : GED verification of homeschool equivalency partial or full completion of postsecondary education etc.)

WORK EXPERIENCE

One of the following :

• One year Patient Care Assistant / Nursing Assistant work experience in an acute care hospital longterm acute care hospital or equivalent
• Six months therapy experience e.g. PT / OT / Rehab Tech
• Nursing student who has completed first clinical rotation

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

BLS Basic Life Support (AHA)

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job determined through ongoing skills competency assessments and performance evaluations
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking reading and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients physicians family members and coworkers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
• Demonstrates independence and exercises judgment in interactions with physicians interprofessional care team patients and their families
• Displays strong time management skills
• Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including but not limited to organizing workflows and actively participating in problemsolving
• Demonstrates ability to access information both in the department and within the hospital system to support the department and interprofessional health care team as appropriate
• Possesses competent computer knowledge. Operates multiple computer systems including electronic health records and Microsoft Office (Word PowerPoint & Excel) to maintain patient information

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs Yes
• Business professional No
• Other (department approved) Yes

ONCALL*

• Note that employees may be required to be oncall during emergencies (ie. DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selection below.
• On Call* No

TRAVEL

Travel specifications may vary by department

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Company Profile :

Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas (twoway tie) and one of Americas Best Hospitals.

As a fullservice acutecare hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist it has evolved into one of the nations largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program.

Two of Houston Methodists primary academic affiliates are among the nations leading health care organizations : Weill Cornell Medicine and New YorkPresbyterian Hospital.

Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. With 948 operating beds 85 operating rooms and more than 8400 employees Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world.

Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of women minorities disabled persons and veterans.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

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