Mobility Technician (1.0 FTE Day)
About The Position
The Mobility Technician assists patients with mobility and positioning, activities of daily living, and basic care in critical, medical-surgical, and other acute-care hospital units. The technician documents mobility using an assessment scale and works to maintain and improve patient satisfaction and functional outcomes. The role requires flexibility to meet patient needs and following direction from nursing and therapy staff. The technician develops clinical decision-making skills, safe mobility techniques, and knowledge of mobility equipment, with the ability to teach these skills to others. The technician provides mobility opportunities using the MOVE protocol after nursing assessment and instruction, supports patient education on mobility and fall prevention, and collaborates with patients and the mobility team on continued MOVE progression. The role also includes reporting and documenting care and observed changes, following mobility and positioning precautions, and helping maintain a safe and clean environment. Travel of up to 20% is required.
Requirements
- Current American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification is required.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- One year of acute care, hospital, patient care, or rehabilitation experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with mobility, positioning, activities of daily living, and basic care in acute-care hospital units.
- Provide appropriate mobility opportunities, including bed mobility, upright sitting, transfers, wheelchair use, and ambulation, using the MOVE protocol after nursing assessment and instruction.
- Document mobility using an assessment scale and report and document routine care, changes, and unusual incidents in patients’ condition or behavior to the team and unit staff.
- Follow mobility, movement, and positioning precautions.
- Maintain a safe and clean environment by straightening rooms and equipment, keeping patient belongings within reach, using safety alarms, and reporting malfunctioning devices or equipment.
- Educate patients about the importance of mobility, progression from in-bed to out-of-bed positioning, and fall prevention using video, written, pictorial, demonstration, and verbal methods.
- Collaborate with patients and the mobility team on continued MOVE progression.
- Take initiative to complete work and meet productivity standards.
- Develop clinical decision-making skills and safe mobility practices, learn appropriate use of mobility equipment, and teach these skills to others.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit offerings for eligible employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
