Mobility Tech

Conifer Health Solutions•San Ramon, CA

About The Position

The Mobility Technician supports safe, efficient, and compassionate patient mobility throughout the hospital as an extension of the rehabilitation and nursing teams. The role assists with patient transfers, repositioning, and ambulation to promote early mobility and functional recovery, preserve strength, and reduce complications associated with immobility. The Mobility Technician applies principles of physical therapy, ergonomics, and safe patient handling, and educates and coaches staff on mobility equipment and safe movement techniques. This position works in the Clinical Admin department on the day shift, with a holiday rotation. The Mobility Technician partners with nursing and therapy teams to support individualized mobility goals, patient safety, recovery, and satisfaction.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited program, or current certification, as a Physical Therapy Aide, Rehab Tech, EMT, or Nursing Assistant.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Provider issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), maintained throughout employment.
Solid understanding of body mechanics, functional mobility, and safe transfer techniques.
Excellent communication, teamwork, and situational awareness skills.
Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence, accountability, and patient-centered care.

Nice To Haves

One year of prior clinical experience in an acute care setting, patient care, rehabilitation, or therapy support is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Support nursing and therapy teams in safely mobilizing patients, including transfers, lifts, ambulation, and repositioning.
Educate and coach staff on proper use of mobility aids and lift equipment, and on safe movement techniques.
Promote early and progressive mobility in partnership with physical therapy and nursing staff, aligning activity with individualized care plans.
Round proactively on assigned units to identify patients appropriate for activity progression and provide timely, safe interventions.
Support hospital-wide fall prevention strategies, observe patient condition for concerns such as skin breakdown, and respond to mobility needs.
Coach and cue patients during mobility activities to encourage independence and reinforce techniques such as gait training, balance, and postural control.
Use and maintain lift equipment and mobility devices, and ensure staff adherence to safe patient handling protocols.
Assist with early mobility programs and monitor performance against established mobility benchmarks.
Document mobility activity, patient response, and level of assistance accurately in the EMR.
Collaborate with therapy and nursing teams to prevent falls, pressure injuries, and musculoskeletal strain for patients and staff.
Participate in quality improvement and data collection initiatives focused on functional outcomes, patient participation, and safety metrics.
Maintain a clean, organized, and fully functional inventory of mobility and lifting equipment.