Mobility Tech
The Mobility Tech provides routine mobilization of patients within their assigned departments which includes duties such as mobilizing patients to walk the hall assisting patients to a chair for meals utilizing lifts to assist bed-bound patients to a chair understanding / acquiring vital signs as needed and telemetry application.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists with basic patient needs such as filling water pitchers assisting to the restroom and setting up meal trays
- Provides routine mobilization of patients within their assigned departments.
- Mobilize patients to walk the hall assisting patients to a chair for meals utilizing lifts to assist bed-bound patients to a chair understanding / acquiring vital signs as needed and telemetry application.
- Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies / behaviors
- Audits and maintains all safe patient handling equipment and supplies reporting equipment malfunctions in a timely manner.
- Contributes to the universal unit activities including but not limited to responding to call lights and telephones passing meal trays and transporting patients
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team
- Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions enthusiasm motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues
- Documents activities performed in the medical record according to established procedures
- Performs assigned work in a timely and productive manner
- Provides patient care including assisting with daily patient ambulation unique to each patient's needs
Minimal Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or GED requiredOne year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.Experience
1-2 years preferredOne year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.Licenses and Certifications
CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 days requiredAdditional unit / specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Strong Communication SkillsBasic computer skills.Strong critical thinking skillsAbility to follow directionsAbility to work in a team environment.Strong customer service skills.Ability to read write speak and comprehend English.Ability to manage time and prioritize work effectively.Excellent verbal and written communicationsStrong collaborative and team work skillsAbility to maintain patient confidentiality.This position has a hiring range of
USD $17.50 - USD $28.73 / Hr.