Mobility Technician Physical Therapy Full Time

Trinity Health • Fresno, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting in ongoing patient mobility including bed mobility/repositioning, transfers, and ambulation of hospital inpatients identified as appropriate by the multidisciplinary team (Nursing and Physical Therapy) with the goal of improving/maintaining patient mobility to decrease deconditioning, risk of falls, pressure ulcers, extremity contractures and length of stay.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR card is required.
• Ability to effectively communicate and follow verbal and written instruction is required.
• Ability to learn and demonstrate competency in proper and safe patient handling including repositioning/bed mobility, transfer/lifting, and progressive ambulation using appropriate assistive devices as needed (cane, walker, crutches) is required.
• Ability to learn and demonstrate competency in the safe and proper use of patient equipment (Blood pressure machines, pulse oximeters, restraints, gait belts, sequential compression devices, bed/chair alarms, and mechanical lifts) is required.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of direct patient care in the acute care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in ongoing patient mobility including bed mobility/repositioning, transfers, and ambulation of hospital inpatients.
• Improving/maintaining patient mobility to decrease deconditioning, risk of falls, pressure ulcers, extremity contractures and length of stay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED