Mobility Technician | Full Time | Day

Concord Hospital•Concord, NH

About The Position

Under the direction of the Rehabilitation Services Director and/or Nurse Manager, and with guidance from a rehabilitation therapist or registered nurse, the Mobility Technician assists with or provides patient mobilization and personal care, prepares equipment used to mobilize or treat patients, and performs clerical duties specific to the clinical care department. The role supports patient safety, comfort, mobility, and access to care, and documents inpatient interventions in the electronic medical record. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent (GED). Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification, or an equivalent course credentialed by the American Heart Association, must be obtained within 30 days of hire. No experience is required. The work is classified as MEDIUM for material handling. It involves regular lifting, carrying, or pushing/pulling up to 10 pounds; frequent handling of 10–25 pounds; and occasional handling of 20–50 pounds. The employee regularly performs fine motor tasks, hears, speaks, and walks; frequently bends, reaches, sits, squats, and stands; and occasionally climbs, performs repetitive motion, kneels, and smells. The role includes frequent exposure to airborne pathogens, bloodborne pathogens, and bodily fluids, as well as occasional exposure to airborne contaminants, chemotherapeutic agents, electrical hazards, moving mechanical parts, non-weather-related heat or cold, slippery surfaces, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification, or an equivalent course credentialed by the American Heart Association, within 30 days of hire.
No prior experience required.
Ability to follow nurse or rehabilitation therapist direction and observe patient-care precautions.
Ability to perform the stated physical demands, including handling loads up to 50 pounds occasionally and working around the listed hazards and exposures.

Responsibilities

Prepare and position patients before and after skilled care provided by a nurse or rehabilitation therapist; support patient safety and comfort with appropriate room setup and comfort items within reach.
Demonstrate safe ambulation, positioning, support, and assistance techniques as directed by a nurse or rehabilitation therapist, and observe all precautions.
Follow safe patient-handling guidelines and use equipment competently, including beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, oxygen, IV poles, and pumps; identify when additional equipment or staff are needed and seek assistance when appropriate.
Attend scheduled training to maintain competence with equipment used in the role.
Safely mobilize appropriate patients in bed, to and from chairs or toilets/commodes, and on the unit; observe and report patient-care concerns to the nurse or therapist.
Safely set up, adjust, and take down mobility equipment, including mechanical lifts, walkers, canes, crutches, and commodes; seek guidance about lines, tubes, drains, and unfamiliar equipment before engaging with patients.
Assist with patient turning schedules, perform basic passive range of motion once instructed, set up chairs and safety alarms, manage lines/tubes/drains during mobility tasks, and set up meals.
Assist with assigned patient care, including range of motion, therapeutic exercise, positioning, mobility, activities of daily living, and applying or removing equipment; immediately report changes in patient status, stop the session as needed, and obtain nurse or therapist permission before beginning the next session.
Perform unit duties that support patient comfort and access, including wheelchair transport for discharge at a nurse’s direction and answering call bells.
Manage regular or delegated daily tasks according to standardized nursing-unit workflows; complete tasks thoroughly and promptly, adapt to changes in routine, and seek clarification when needed.
Demonstrate customer service, communication, adaptability, flexibility, and time-management skills; coordinate priorities and timelines with team members and respond to pages promptly to minimize interruptions in patient care.
Document inpatient interventions in designated sections of the EMR in a consistent and timely manner; check with the nurse or therapist for medical clearance before sessions and promptly report issues.
Complete hospital- and department-specific requirements in a timely manner, including web and department compliance, payroll, review of meeting minutes, assistance with new-hire orientation, and CPR.
Perform other duties as assigned and accept or volunteer for additional department projects or initiatives; provide regular feedback to team members throughout assignments.