Mobility Technician I - PRN

Medical University of South Carolina • Columbia, SC

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About The Position

The Mobility Tech reports to the Nurse Manager. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Mobility Tech performs multi-skilled activities to support patient mobility, including, but not limited to, ambulation, transfers to/from chair, assisting patients in practicing exercises or functional activities, and total lifts to chair using lift equipment to achieve desired outcomes.

Requirements

• High school Diploma is required.
• One of the following criteria must be met:
• High school diploma or GED required with a minimum of one year of patient care work experience in a health care facility
• Certified Nursing Assistant
• High school diploma or GED required and required enrollment in a healthcare related program within two years of hire.
• High school diploma or GED required and a current MUHA Care Team Member.
• Successful completion of a Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant course at an accredited institution or equivalent training
• EMT or Paramedic certification
• Nursing student enrolled in an accredited institution with the completion of nursing fundamentals course
• Bachelor’s degree
• Current nursing students or recent graduates may be required to provide transcripts.
• Possess ability to understand and implement a variety of detailed instructions in the execution of therapeutic procedures and ability to make accurate physical observation of patients.
• Applicant must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Position may require working irregular hours under stressful conditions, rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends.
• Within two months of date of hire, employees must successfully pass the on-line course modules, phlebotomy training and skills validation for basic and advanced skills.
• Passing requires achieving an 80% passing rate on each test in two attempts or will result in separation from employment.
• Trainees are expected to have reliable attendance, are responsible for maintaining their BLS and any other annual competencies.
• Failure to abide by MUHA policies are subject to disciplinary action, including termination.
• Current Basic Life Support certification required.
• Thereafter, must maintain Current Basic Life Support (BLS), either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
• Basic Life Support required within 2 weeks of hire.
• Thereafter, must maintain.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs multi-skilled activities to support patient mobility, including, but not limited to, ambulation, transfers to/from chair
• Assists patients in practicing exercises or functional activities
• Performs total lifts to chair using lift equipment to achieve desired outcomes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees