Patient Mobility Technician - Per Diem - Varied Shifts - 8hr QVH

Patient Mobility Technician

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.

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.

Our Mission

Emanate Health exists to help people keep well in body, mind and spirit by providing quality health care services in a safe, compassionate environment.

Our Vision

We are an integral partner in elevating our communities' health.

Our Values

Patients and their families are the reason we are here. We want them to experience excellence in all we do through the quality of our services, our teamwork, and our commitment to a caring, safe and compassionate environment. Respect. We affirm the rights, dignity, individuality and worth of each person we serve and of each other. Excellence. We maintain an unrelenting drive for excellence, quality and safety, and strive to continually improve all that we do. Compassion. We care for each person and each team member as part of our family. Integrity. We believe in fairness and honesty and are guided by our code of ethics. Stewardship. We wisely care for the human, physical and financial resources entrusted to us.

Emanate Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate in employment. No question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excluding any applicant from consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Equal access to employment, services, and programs is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and / or interview process should notify the Human Resources Department by calling 626-858-8515.