Mobility Technician (1.0 FTE Day)
About The Position
The mobility tech assists patients in mobility and positioning, activities of daily living, and basic care within critical, medical-surgical, or other acute care hospital units. Completes documentation of mobility using an assessment scale. Strives to continue, improve and maintain patient satisfaction results and functional outcomes. Is flexible per needs of the patient and takes direction from the nursing and therapy staff. Is responsible to develop as a peer leader, learning effective clinical decision-making skills, safe mobility techniques, appropriate use of mobility equipment and is capable of teaching these skills to others. Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
Requirements
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) American Heart Association Required
- Up to 20% travel required
Nice To Haves
- High School Diploma/GED Preferred
- 1 Year Acute Care/Hospital/Patient Care/Rehabilitation Preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides mobility opportunities for the various appropriate patients, including bed mobility, upright sitting, transfers, wheelchair use and ambulation using the MOVE protocol following nursing assessment and instruction.
- Reports and documents routine care and any changes and unusual incidents observed in condition or behavior of patients to team and to unit staff.
- Complies with and has a working knowledge of mobility, movement, and positioning precautions.
- Maintains a safe and clean environment by straightening rooms and equipment, ensuring patient belongings are in reach, utilizing safety alarms and reporting any malfunctioning devices or equipment.
- Provides clear and effective patient education about the importance of mobility, vertical positioning progressing from in to out of bed, and fall prevention. Methods of education include video, written, pictorial, demonstration, and verbal.
- Collaborates with patient and mobility team for continued MOVE progression.
- Takes initiative to complete work and meets productivity standards.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit offerings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
