Mobility Technician
About The Position
Do you want a career in healthcare? Become a Mobility Tech at Saint Luke's South and see the inner workings of a smaller, team-oriented hospital with a great family dynamic. Unique role that is housed on the nursing floor but supported by a Therapist. Full-Time 12PM -8PM With some holiday and weekend requirements Assists in preparing patients under the supervision of Physical and Occupational Therapists or Assistants, Speech Pathologists, and other clinic staff. Performs routine tasks and assists therapists during patient treatment activities as directed. Will support mobility for patients on nursing units. Behavioral Expectations The primary role of this position is to support the mobility program directly on the nursing floor. Performs mobilization of patients under the supervision of the rehabilitation services and nursing departments. Performs routine tasks and assists therapists during patient treatment activities as directed. Participates in lifting, transferring and ambulation of patients and/or equipment This position will have a home base on the patient care units supporting our mobility program. Uses professional judgement to always ensure safety to self, patients, and others Performs set up and cleanup of treatment area including appropriate equipment and supplies Clerical and computer skills May be involved in mentoring, training of new technician staff members Performs all other duties as requested by the manager
Requirements
- Applicable Experience: Less than 1 year
- Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross
- Clerical and computer skills
Responsibilities
- Assists in preparing patients under the supervision of Physical and Occupational Therapists or Assistants, Speech Pathologists, and other clinic staff.
- Performs routine tasks and assists therapists during patient treatment activities as directed.
- Will support mobility for patients on nursing units.
- Supports the mobility program directly on the nursing floor.
- Performs mobilization of patients under the supervision of the rehabilitation services and nursing departments.
- Participates in lifting, transferring and ambulation of patients and/or equipment
- Uses professional judgement to always ensure safety to self, patients, and others
- Performs set up and cleanup of treatment area including appropriate equipment and supplies
- May be involved in mentoring, training of new technician staff members
- Performs all other duties as requested by the manager
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
