Mobility Technician - FT/Days
Company: Houston Methodist Hospital
Location: Houston
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
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 Family-Centered 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.
Problem-solves, 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 post-surgical 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 unit-based
scorecard, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Follows the patient and family-centered 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 re-enforcing safety awareness and home exercise programs
for patients.
- Role models behaviors and skills, through peer-to-peer
accountability, towards improving department score for patient
satisfaction on unit-based 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 hospital-acquired 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
unit-based scorecard, through peer-to-peer 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.
Self-motivated 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 co-workers 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 on-going basis, including the
development of advanced skills.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; 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 post-secondary education, etc.)
WORK EXPERIENCE
- One of the following:
- - - - - - ---- One year Patient Care Assistant/Nursing
Assistant work experience in an acute care hospital, long-term
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 on-going 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 co-workers 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 problem-solving
- 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
informationSUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform No
- Scrubs Yes
- Business professional No
- Other (department approved) YesON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during
emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless
of selection below.
- On Call* NoTRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area
Yes
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area NoCompany
Profile:Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News &
World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas (two-way tie) and one
of America's "Best Hospitals." As a full-service, acute-care
hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship
hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the
nation's largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in
innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program.
Two of Houston Methodist's primary academic affiliates are among
the nation's leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell
Medicine and New York-Presbyterian 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 8,400 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 OpportunityHouston 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. VEVRAA Federal Contractor -
priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
Keywords: Houston Methodist Hospital, Baytown , Mobility Technician - FT/Days, Professions , Houston, Texas
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