Mobility Tech- Ortho Techs

Health First • Melbourne, FL

50d

About The Position

The Mobility Technician performs safe patient handling and mobility tasks under the direction of the physical therapy and nursing teams following the Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Procedure Guidelines. The Mobility Technician does not perform patient care tasks requiring a license.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Work Experience: Previous patient care or customer service experience preferred
• Certification: American Heart Association Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider upon hire and maintain
• Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: o Must be able to speak/understand written and verbal instructions in the English language o Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills to work effectively with patients of varying levels of understanding o Ability to effectively manage time to complete required duties within timeframe

Nice To Haves

• Previous patient care or customer service experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Completes all patient handling tasks assigned daily to include assisting with repositioning, transferring, toileting, and ambulating patients with the use of assistive devices or patient handling equipment as indicated.
• Communicates with physical therapy and nursing teams for guidance and provides updates to the team(s) as appropriate.
• Tracks and completes mobility tasks with emphasis on out-of-bed and Ambulation.
• Assists patients with basic range of motion exercises.
• Identifies current BMAT level and communicates with nursing.
• Responds to patient call lights.
• Performs an average of 20 patient contacts per day.
• Documents in medical record as required with correct time stamp.
• Ensures patient handling equipment is safe and working correctly prior to patient use. Ensures correct sizing of slings and equipment.
• Maintains an awareness of inventory of all patient handling equipment and supplies.
• Reports any supply or equipment concerns to manager/supervisor.

Benefits

• At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees