Inpatient Mobility Technician | Patient Mobility & Support

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Mobility Technician-Physical Therapy to support nursing and therapy in delivering patient mobility services on the Main Campus in Jackson. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and emphasizes understanding medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.

Ideal candidates have clinical setting experience, good customer service, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Spends day on assigned nursing unit.
• Communicates with nursing prior to seeing each patient to obtain updated patient status.
• Transports patients for hospital discharge and assists with vehicle transfers as needed.
• Rounds (triage rounding importance based on nursing communication).
• Mobilizes patients based on BMAT level and helps with meals and day activities.
• Documents each session in EPIC.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology

Initiative & productivity

Customer service

Communication (oral & written)

Infection control

Injury prevention

Math skills

Organization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Mobility Technician-Physical Therapy to support nursing and therapy in delivering patient mobility services on the Main Campus in Jackson. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and emphasizes understanding medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.

Ideal candidates have clinical setting experience, good customer service, and strong communication skills.