Mobility Technician- PRN

Medical University of South Carolina•Columbia, SC

13d•Onsite

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 or GED required.
Possess ability to understand and implement a variety of detailed instructions in the execution of therapeutic procedures.
Ability to make accurate physical observation of patients.
Applicant must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Basic computer skills required.
Current Basic Life Support certification required.
Ability to perform job functions while standing (Continuous).
Ability to perform job functions while sitting (Continuous).
Ability to perform job functions while walking (Continuous).
Ability to work indoors (Continuous).
Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands (Continuous).
Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands (Continuous).
Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands (Continuous).
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (Continuous).
Ability to fully use both legs (Continuous).
Ability to reach in all directions (Continuous).
Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes (Continuous).
Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance (Continuous).
Ability to match or discriminate between colors (Continuous).
Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception (Continuous).
Good peripheral vision capabilities (Continuous).
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction (Continuous).
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements (Continuous).
Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations (Continuous).
Ability to work in a latex safe environment (Continuous).
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions (Continuous).
Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required (Continuous).
At least 1 year work experience in a .6fte Mobility Technician position at MUSC CHS or 1 year of patient care work experience in a health care facility.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Nice To Haves

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.
College degree.
Active enrollment in nursing school with completion of Nursing Fundamentals from an accredited institution.
Active enrollment in a healthcare related field from an accredited institution.
Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant, or equivalent training.