Mobility Technician Physical Therapy Full Time
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Job overview
Trinity Health is hiring a Mobility Technician Physical Therapy Full Time. The Mobility Technician assists in patient mobility, including bed repositioning, transfers, and ambulation of inpatients, working with nursing and physical therapy teams to reduce deconditioning, fall risk, pressure ulcers, contractures, and length of stay.
Key focus areas include Assist with patient mobility including bed repositioning, transfers, and ambulation of inpatients, Reposition patients in bed safely using proper techniques, and Transfer patients using safe patient handling practices.
Important skills include Effective Communication, Patient Handling, Assistive Device Use, Blood Pressure Machines, Pulse Oximeters, and Restraints.
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Full job description
Employment Type: Full time Shift:
Description: Summary: 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:
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High school diploma or equivalent is required.
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One (1) year of direct patient care in the acute care setting is preferred.
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Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR card is required.
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Ability to effectively communicate and follow verbal and written instruction is required.
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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.
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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.
Pay range $23.00 - $29.61
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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