Mobility Technician

HH MedStar Health Inc.•Clinton, MD

60d•$18 - $29

About The Position

General Summary of Position The Mobility Tech provides routine mobilization of patients within their assigned departments which includes duties such as mobilizing patients to walk the hall assisting patients to a chair for meals utilizing lifts to assist bed-bound patients to a chair understanding/acquiring vital signs as needed and telemetry application

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.
1-2 years preferred
One year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.
CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
Strong Communication Skills
Basic computer skills.
Strong critical thinking skills
Ability to follow directions
Ability to work in a team environment.
Strong customer service skills.
Ability to read write speak and comprehend English.
Ability to manage time and prioritize work effectively.
Excellent verbal and written communications
Strong collaborative and team work skills
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Assists with basic patient needs such as filling water pitchers assisting to the restroom and setting up meal trays
Provides routine mobilization of patients within their assigned departments.
Mobilize patients to walk the hall assisting patients to a chair for meals utilizing lifts to assist bed-bound patients to a chair understanding/acquiring vital signs as needed and telemetry application.
Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors
Audits and maintains all safe patient handling equipment and supplies reporting equipment malfunctions in a timely manner.
Contributes to the universal unit activities including but not limited to responding to call lights and telephones passing meal trays and transporting patients
Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team
Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions enthusiasm motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues
Documents activities performed in the medical record according to established procedures
Performs assigned work in a timely and productive manner
Provides patient care including assisting with daily patient ambulation unique to each patient's needs