Job Description

At Memorial Hermann, were about creating exceptional experiences for both our patients and our employees. Our goal is to provide opportunities for our diverse employee population that develop and grow careers in a team-oriented environment focused on patient care.

Every employee, at every level, begins their journey at Memorial Hermann learning about the history of the organization and its established culture built on trust and integrity. Our employees drive this culture, and we want you to be a part of it.

Job Summary

Responsible for supporting the clinical workflow by assisting with transferring patients via lift equipment and/or lift team personnel to their destination under the direction of an RN and/or management. Communicates and coordinates with other healthcare team members to meet the needs of patients and staff in a variety of activities related to transferring patients and equipment.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Licenses/Certifications:(None)

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

* One (1) year of experience in the healthcare industry
* Ability to assess and carry out the best method to transfer or reposition a patient considering patient and staff safety policies and guidelines
* Ability to perform duties requiring prolonged standing, walking, stooping, twisting (trunk), bending (waist), gripping/grasping, reaching below shoulder level, bed mobilization (scooting/rolling), lateral transfers (bed to gurney), bed to chair/wheelchair/commode transfer, automobile transfers, lifting up to 75 pounds, pushing/pulling over 150 pounds and carrying up to 50 pounds
* Ability to understand written instructions and perform basic mathematical calculations; demonstrates skills for assigned specialty area/function or assigned procedures, including a working knowledge of basic medical terminology and computer software skills
* Demonstrated ability to perform duties with increased responsibilities
* Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of we advance health through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann.

Principal Accountabilities

* Develops, implements, and maintains processes/procedures that will effectively and efficiently accomplish the movement of patients, supplies, equipment, etc.
* Coordinates lift team patient care to ensure schedules are met.
* Transfers patients to and from wheelchair, stretcher or beds as requested.
* Ensures routine preventative maintenance, safety inspection, and testing is done on all equipment.
* Administers treatments or procedures as delegated by therapist, therapist assistant or nurse. These activities designated and defined by therapist/nurse may include, but are not limited to: transferring patients, therapeutic exercise program, functional activities, and mobility activities.
* Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
* Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
* Other duties as assigned.