Mobility Assistant at Hackensack Meridian Health

Job Details

Job Type

Full-time

Shift and Schedule

4-hour shift

Full Job Description

Overview:

How have you impacted someone’s life today? At Hackensack Meridian Health, our healthcare teams are focused on changing the lives of our patients by providing the highest level of care each and every day. From our hospitals, rehab centers, and occupational health teams to our long-term care centers and at-home care capabilities, our complete spectrum of services will allow you to apply your skills in multiple settings while building your career, all within New Jersey’s premier healthcare system.

Responsibilities:

A Day in the life of a Mobility Asst Veh Op-O2 Cert at Hackensack Meridian includes:

• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in driving a Mobility Assistance Vehicle.
• Perform all maneuvers/procedures as defined in accordance with Mobility Assistance Vehicle Operator (MAVO) certification and Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) policies.
• Maintain vehicle at the beginning and end of shift with required items for transports utilizing a Vehicle Check List.
• Communicates timely with the Communications Center on the status of assignments.
• Safely administers/regulates oxygen up to 6 liters via nasal cannula in a non-emergency setting as prescribed by a healthcare provider.
• Ensures adequate oxygen supply as per company protocol at the start and end of shift.
• Ensure that appropriate patient medical documents accompany all transports.
• Thoroughly complete all trip sheets and turn in at the end of the shift.
• Decontaminate vehicle interior following transport of patient.
• Must be capable of communicating via written and verbal means in the English language.
• Must operate motor vehicles in a lawful and safe manner, always exercising due regard, while maintaining a motor vehicle driving record in accordance with HMH policy.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
• Lifts a minimum of 100 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 100 lbs., and stands a minimum of 4 hours a day.

Qualifications:

Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Valid Driver’s License from a USA state.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification.
• Mobility Assistance Vehicle Operator (MAVO).

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, please apply today!