Mobility Technician (0.6 FTE Day)

Franciscan Alliance, Inc. • Michigan City, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Franciscan Health Michigan City Campus 3500 Franciscan Way Michigan City, Indiana 46360 Among the Franciscan team, our Mobility Technician assists patients in mobility and positioning, activities of daily living, and basic care acute care hospital units. This role strives to continue, improve, and maintain patient satisfaction results and functional outcomes. A Mobility Technician is valuable with traits of being flexible per needs of the patient and is responsible to develop as a peer leader. WHO WE ARE With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Provide mobility opportunities for the various medical surgical patients, including bed mobility, upright sitting, transfers, wheelchair use and ambulation using the move protocol following nursing assessment. Take and record vital signs as appropriate for the patient population and communicates results of vital signs and mobility levels to unit nursing staff. Provide clear and effective patient education about the importance of mobility, vertical positioning progressing from in to out of bed, and fall prevention. Offer assistance in accessing our facility such as opening doors, helping with wheelchairs, elevators, walkers, etc. Take initiative to complete work and meets productivity standards. Develop as a resource for patient mobility, serving as a mentor to floor staff in environmental set up, the use of devices, mobility techniques and body mechanics to safely promote the highest level of patient mobility. Day shift from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. working on weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED Required
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) American Heart Association Required

Nice To Haves

• 1 year Acute Care/Hospital/Rehabilitation/Therapy Tech Preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide mobility opportunities for the various medical surgical patients, including bed mobility, upright sitting, transfers, wheelchair use and ambulation using the move protocol following nursing assessment.
• Take and record vital signs as appropriate for the patient population and communicates results of vital signs and mobility levels to unit nursing staff.
• Provide clear and effective patient education about the importance of mobility, vertical positioning progressing from in to out of bed, and fall prevention.
• Offer assistance in accessing our facility such as opening doors, helping with wheelchairs, elevators, walkers, etc.
• Take initiative to complete work and meets productivity standards.
• Develop as a resource for patient mobility, serving as a mentor to floor staff in environmental set up, the use of devices, mobility techniques and body mechanics to safely promote the highest level of patient mobility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees