Mobility Technician (0.6 FTE Day)

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.•Lafayette, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The mobility tech assists patients in mobility and positioning, activities of daily living, and basic care within critical, medical-surgical, or other acute care hospital units. Completes documentation of mobility using an assessment scale. Strives to continue, improve and maintain patient satisfaction results and functional outcomes. Is flexible per needs of the patient and takes direction from the nursing and therapy staff. Is responsible to develop as a peer leader, learning effective clinical decision-making skills, safe mobility techniques, appropriate use of mobility equipment and is capable of teaching these skills to others.

Requirements

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) American Heart Association Required

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma/GED Preferred
1 Year Acute Care/Hospital/Patient Care/Rehabilitation Preferred

Responsibilities

Provides mobility opportunities for the various appropriate patients, including bed mobility, upright sitting, transfers, wheelchair use and ambulation using the MOVE protocol following nursing assessment and instruction.
Reports and documents routine care and any changes and unusual incidents observed in condition or behavior of patients to team and to unit staff.
Maintains a safe and clean environment by straightening rooms and equipment, ensuring patient belongings are in reach, utilizing safety alarms and reporting any malfunctioning devices or equipment.
Provides clear and effective patient education about the importance of mobility, vertical positioning progressing from in to out of bed, and fall prevention. Methods of education include video, written, pictorial, demonstration, and verbal.
Collaborates with patient and mobility team for continued MOVE progression.
Takes initiative to complete work and meets productivity standards.