Mobility Technician

Mobility Technician

The Mobility Technician 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.

With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

Provide mobility opportunities for the various medical surgical patients, including bed mobility, upright sitting, transfers, wheelchair use and ambulation using the move protocol following nursing assessment.

Take and record vital signs as appropriate for the patient population, and communicates results of vital signs.

Signs and mobility levels to unit nursing staff.

Provide clear and effective patient education about the importance of mobility and vertical positioning.

Progressing from in to out of bed, and fall prevention.

Offer assistance in accessing our facility such as opening doors, helping with wheelchairs, elevators, walkers, etc.

Take initiative to complete work, and meets productivity standards.

Develop as a resource for patient mobility, serving as a mentor to floor staff in environmental set up, the use of devices, mobility techniques and body mechanics to safely promote the highest level of patient mobility.

Preferred High School Diploma / GED

1 year Acute Care / Hospital / Patient Care / Rehabilitation Preferred

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Heart Association

Travel is required : up to 20%.

Equal opportunity employer.