Inpatient Geriatric Mobility Technician

Baystate Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking a Patient Mobility Technician for the Acute Care for Elders unit in Springfield, MA. The PMT will assist patients out of bed, guide walking sessions, and monitor mobility to support strength and independence.

The role requires communicating effectively in English, working with a care team (RN, PCT, MD), and documenting daily ambulation progress to improve outcomes and reduce length of stay.

Qualifications

• GED or HiSET required.
• Basic Life Support certification (American Heart Association) required.

Responsibilities

• Helps patients out of bed and assists with walks using appropriate assistive devices to keep patients safe.
• Monitors and logs how far and how often each patient walks daily and notes barriers to mobility.
• Communicates to patients that they are a high priority and maintains patient confidentiality and respectful nonverbal communication.
• Adjusts walking schedules to maximize daily ambulation and aligns with other care team members.
• Encourages patients to share concerns and reports observations to the care team promptly.
• Uses positive body language and clear English to connect with patients and support mobility goals.
• Aims to improve patient experience, reduce restlessness, and shorten hospital stays through mobility.
• Participates in competency validations, trainings, and mandatory in-services as required.

Education

GED or HiSET

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

Job description

Baystate Health is seeking a Patient Mobility Technician for the Acute Care for Elders unit in Springfield, MA. The PMT will assist patients out of bed, guide walking sessions, and monitor mobility to support strength and independence.

The role requires communicating effectively in English, working with a care team (RN, PCT, MD), and documenting daily ambulation progress to improve outcomes and reduce length of stay.