Mobility Technician | Full Time | Day

About the Role

Under the direction of the Rehabilitation Services Director and/or Nurse Manager, and under guidance of a rehab therapist or registered nurse, assist in or provide mobilization and personal care of patients, preparation of equipment used to mobilize or treat patients, and clerk duties specific to the clinical care department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers, or equivalent course credentialed by American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and position patient before and after skilled care provided by nurse or rehab therapist.
• Demonstrate safe and effective ambulation, positioning, support or assistance techniques in patient care activities, as directed by the nurse or rehab therapist. Observe all precautions. Seek clarification on goals of session and ensure patient is optimally positioned for care.
• After skilled care by nurse or rehab therapist, help ensure patient safety and comfort with room setup and comfort items within reach.
• Demonstrate adherence to safe patient handling skills/policy, as well as equipment competence including beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, oxygen, IV poles, and pumps. Follow safe patient handling guidelines consistently. Identify need for additional resources and/or equipment to move patients safely. Stop moving patients when appropriate equipment and staff are not available and seek assistance from the nurse or rehab therapist. Attend all scheduled training to ensure competence on all equipment utilized in the role.
• Demonstrate ability to safely mobilize patient within bed, to/from chair, toilet/commode, and on unit with appropriate patients identified by nurse or rehab therapist. Make observations during patient care interactions and report concerns directly to the nurse or therapist. Need occasional supervision or cues to apply or monitor equipment, modalities, and/or techniques during nursing or therapist-directed patient care.
• Demonstrate ability to safely set up, adjust, and take down mobility equipment including mechanical lifts, walkers, canes, crutches, and commodes. Manage all mobility and bedside equipment related to mobility, including adjustment and use of proper number of physical assists following education and competency performance. Seek assistance from nurse or rehab therapist for management of lines/tubes/drains and ask clarifying questions related to any equipment prior to engaging with the patient.
• Assist with patient turning schedule, perform basic passive range of motion (PROM) once instructed, set up chairs, safety alarms, and manage lines/tubes/drains during mobility tasks, and set up meals. Provide safe and effective assistance for completion of assigned patient care while observing all precautions. Demonstrate competence with basic skills for range of motion, therapeutic exercise, positioning, mobility, activities of daily living, and application and removal of equipment. Independently report any changes in status immediately to the nurse or therapist and discontinue session until appropriate re-evaluation and re-assignment of the program has occurred. Always obtain nurse or therapist permission prior to beginning the next session.
• Assist with on-unit duties to facilitate patient comfort and access, including wheelchair transport for discharge at the direction of nurse and answering call bells. Demonstrate effective and efficient management of regular or delegated tasks during daily operations and process management according to standardized workflow on the nursing unit. Complete all tasks thoroughly and in a timely manner with only occasional reminders. Incorporate and adjust to changes in routine without hesitation. Seek clarification when needed.
• Demonstrate customer service, communication, and time management skills during all assigned tasks. Show adaptability, flexibility, and timeliness consistently throughout the entire workday and be thoroughly attentive and supportive to team processes and functions. Communicate with team members appropriately regarding timelines and make well-planned efforts to prioritize needs or requests. Respond to pages in a timely manner to minimize interruption in patient care.
• Document inpatient interventions in the EMR and follow up with the nurse in a timely manner as needed. Demonstrate consistent and timely documentation of all care assistance provided within the designated EMR sections. Check with nurse or rehab therapist prior to session for medical clearance and report any issues to supervising nurse/rehab therapist promptly.
• Complete all hospital and department-specific requirements, including web and department compliance, payroll, review of meeting minutes, assistance with new hire orientation, and CPR.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Readily accept or volunteer for additional assignments to assist with department projects or initiatives. Provide regular feedback to team members throughout assignment.

Physical and Work Requirements

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described are representative of those an employee will encounter to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The Dictionary of Occupational Titles Material Handling Classification is MEDIUM. The employee must regularly lift, carry, or push/pull up to 10 pounds; frequently lift, carry, or push/pull up to 10-25 pounds; and occasionally lift, carry, or push/pull up to 20-50 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do fine motor tasks, hear, speak, and walk. The employee is frequently required to bend, reach, sit, squat, and stand. The employee is occasionally required to climb, perform repetitive motion, kneel, and smell.
• Specific vision abilities required include color vision, depth perception, far vision, near vision, and peripheral vision.
• The employee is frequently exposed to airborne pathogens, bloodborne pathogens, and bodily fluids. The employee is occasionally exposed to airborne contaminants, chemotherapeutic agents, electrical hazards (shock), moving mechanical parts, non-weather-related heat or cold, slippery surfaces, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.