Patient Mobility Technician - Full Time - Days - 8hr ICH

locations

Inter-Community Hospital - Covina

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted Yesterday

job requisition id

R0012972

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Everyone at Emanate Health plays a vital role in the care we deliver. No matter what department you belong to, the work you do at Emanate Health affects lives. When you join Emanate Health, you become part of a team that works together to strengthen our communities and grow as individuals.

On Glassdoor's list of "Best Places to Work" in 2021, Emanate Health was named the #1 ranked health care system in the United States, and the #19 ranked company in the country.

Job Summary The Patient Mobility Technician (PMT) will provide patient transportation and assist nursing with patient handling task and patient lifting as requested. Lifting responsibilities is defined as 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 task 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.

Delivering world-class health care one patient at a time.

Pay Range : $21.00 - $31.50