Mobility Technician- PRN

Job Description Summary

The Mobility Tech reports to the Nurse Manager. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Mobility Tech performs multi-skilled activities to support patient mobility, including, but not limited to, ambulation, transfers to/from chair, assisting patients in practicing exercises or functional activities, and total lifts to chair using lift equipment to achieve desired outcomes.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

PRN

Cost Center

CC003767 COL - 5 Heart Med/Tele (DMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-21

Scheduled Weekly Hours

12

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Entity/Organization:  MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center)

Hours Per Week:

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift:  

Job Summary/Purpose: The Mobility Tech reports to the Nurse Manager. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Mobility Tech performs multi-skilled activities to support patient mobility, including, but not limited to, ambulation, transfers to/from chair, assisting patients in practicing exercises or functional activities, and total lifts to chair using lift equipment to achieve desired outcomes.

Minimum Training and Education: 

One of the following criteria must be met:

•High school diploma or GED required with a minimum of one year of patient care work experience in a health care facility

•Certified Nursing Assistant

•High school diploma or GED required and required enrollment in a healthcare related program within two years of hire.

•High school diploma or GED required and a current MUHA Care Team Member.

•Successful completion of a Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant course at an accredited institution or equivalent training

•EMT or Paramedic certification

•Nursing student enrolled in an accredited institution with the completion of nursing fundamentals course

•Bachelor’s degree

Current nursing students or recent graduates may be required to provide transcripts.  Possess ability to understand and implement a variety of detailed instructions in the execution of therapeutic procedures and ability to make accurate physical observation of patients. Applicant must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.  Basic computer skills required.  Position may require working irregular hours under stressful conditions, rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends. Within two months of date of hire, employees must successfully pass the on-line course modules, phlebotomy training and skills validation for basic and advanced skills. Passing requires achieving an 80% passing rate on each test in two attempts or will result in separation from employment. Trainees are expected to have reliable attendance, are responsible for maintaining their BLS and any other annual competencies. Failure to abide by MUHA policies are subject to disciplinary action, including termination.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Current Basic Life Support certification required.

Thereafter, must maintain Current Basic Life Support (BLS), either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Physical and Mental Requirements: 

 Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross mot