Department Overview

OHSU is proud to be designated a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Just 9 percent of U.S. healthcare organizations hold this designation. We pride ourselves in not only serving our community with the highest of accolades but also pushing a multifaceted mission that strives for excellence within the OHSU Culture.

OHSU is hiring! We offer a variety of benefits on top of joining a thriving organization:

* Medical, dental and vision coverage at low or no cost to employees

* Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents

* Several retirement plans to choose from! - Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan and University Pension Plan, voluntary savings plans (403b, 401a and 457b)

* Up to 200 hours (equal to 25 full days) a year of paid time off

* 96 hours of sick leave a year (prorated for part-time employees)

* Commuter subsidies

* Tuition reimbursement

* Access to group life insurance, disability insurance and other supplemental benefits

* Annual Raises

* Employee discounts to local and major businesses

* Childcare service discounts

* Growth/Development Opportunities

We want you, apply and work with us today! https://www.ohsu.edu/

The purpose of Safe Patient Mobilization Tech is to assist nursing staff to prevent/reduce back, shoulder, and neck injuries, related to manual lifting/transfer of patients. The Safe Patient Mobilization Tech will be measured by the reduction in back injuries among health care providers. The Safe Patient Mobilization Tech will provide Patients and family education regarding transfer techniques to be utilized in the post- hospital setting as appropriate. This individual may also participate on TQM teams and employee development programs. All employees must be oriented to meet our customer satisfaction goals and objectives. The Safe Patient Mobilization Techs responds to Massive Transfussion Protocol which takes priority over all other tasks.

Function/Duties of Position

* Assesses patient needs before each movement, including type of techniques to be performed, condition of patients, state of patient's physical disability, and whether an RN should be present to supervise due to the patient's precautions. Coordinate availability of necessary equipment for use in transfer/lift. Demonstrate the appropriate sling to use depending on patient's weight, and or mid section. Safely performs complex patient lifts/transfers.

* Respond in a timely fashion (3-5 min.) to Safe Patient Mobilization request via pager. Assesses patient's needs before each movement, pre- visualizes each lift/transfer before execution to include: surveillance of entire room, removal of hazards (wire on floor or furniture that may be obstacles ect.) Requesting any visitors to leave the room to allow more room for the move, and discussing each move by the team before initiating the lift/transfer.

* Times lift/transfer in a manner to never rush. Practice a slower count coordinates the exact moment of the lift between partners, allows one partner to cancel the lift before designated time if needed. Demonstrate effective use of mechanical lifting equipment, always uses a mechanical device for each total body/transfer. Document patient care delivery on the lift team daily log accurately and on a shift by shift basis. Record patient demographic information, precautions taken, equipment used etc., on form.

Required Qualifications

* High School Diploma

* Knowledge of Hospital Transportation Procedures. Experience in safe lifting, and transporting of patients, euiqment, and supplies. Six months experience in an acute or long-term healthcare facility or 90 days training with patient transportation.

* Ability to determine, troubleshoot and respond to lift team calls in a timely manner.

* Ability to prioritize assignments to maximize customer satisfaction.

* Must be physically able to perform transportation duties safely and unsupervised.

* Good communication skills with the public and staff. The ability to function under stressful situations.

* Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.

* Within 90 days of hire the employee will take the following certification programs.

* CPR, Body Mechanics, 0/2 gauge handling, Isolation precautions.

* All employees must report for work at their assigned time, and report to work in the proper uniform. Ability to adhere to transportsation services attendance policy.

* This position must also take the mandatory on line training courses offered here at OHSU.

* Compliance with Code of Conduct, Respect in the workplace and Applicable policies, procedures and agreements related to position, department or OHSU as a whole

* Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

Additional Details

Pay Range: $20.77 - $27.70 per hour

* Rotating shifts if needed. Exposure to human and tissue/fluids.

* Ability to stand for long periods of time while performing Safe Patient Mobilization tasks, transporting patients and materials through out OHSU campus. Ability to carry and lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to push 300 pounds. Ability use departmental equipment such as stretchers, wheelchairs, medical oxygen, vertical lifts, and hover matts.

All are welcome

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.