Mobility Tech

Tenet Healthcare; Apache Junction (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Career development opportunities

Health savings accounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Desert Regional Medical Center Hospital is seeking a Mobility Technician to support patient transfers, repositioning, and ambulation in a hospital setting.

The ideal candidate has BLS certification and relevant patient-care experience. You will educate staff on mobility equipment, participate in early mobility programs, and help prevent falls while documenting activities in the EMR. This is a part-time role with rotating shifts and a focus on compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• Current BLS certification required (or obtained within 30 days of hire).
• Experience in patient care, rehabilitation, or therapy support preferred.
• Solid understanding of body mechanics and safe transfer techniques.

Responsibilities

• Serve as mobility and movement specialist, supporting nursing and therapy teams in safely mobilizing patients—transfers, lifts, ambulation, and repositioning.
• Educate and coach staff on proper use of mobility aids, lift equipment, and safe movement techniques.
• Promote early and progressive mobility, aligning goals with individualized care plans.
• Routinely identify patients eligible for activity progression and ensure timely interventions.
• Support fall prevention strategies and monitor for skin breakdown or mobility-related issues.
• Coach patients during mobility activities to encourage independence and reinforce therapy techniques.
• Maintain and ensure safe operation of lift equipment and devices.
• Contribute to early mobility programs and monitor performance against benchmarks.
• Document mobility activity and patient response in the EMR; coordinate with therapy and nursing teams.
• Participate in quality improvement and data collection focused on outcomes and safety.
• Keep mobility equipment inventory organized and functional.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Situational awareness

Education

Certification: PT Aide / Rehab Tech / EMT / CNA

Job description

Job type: Part Time

Job Shift: Rotate

Hours:

The Mobility Technician plays a critical role in ensuring safe, efficient, and compassionate patient mobility throughout the hospital. This individual functions as an extension of the rehabilitation and nursing teams—supporting patient transfers, repositioning, and ambulation to promote early mobility and functional recovery. Drawing from principles of physical therapy, ergonomics, and safe patient handling, the Mobility Technician helps optimize patient outcomes by encouraging activity, preserving strength, and reducing the risk of complications associated with immobility. The Mobility Technician will educate and coach staff on the proper use of mobility equipment and safe movement techniques.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, high-performing professional who takes ownership of outcomes, delivers exceptional service, and contributes directly to improved patient safety, recovery, and satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a mobility and movement specialist, supporting nursing and therapy teams in safely mobilizing patients - transfers, lifts, ambulation, and repositioning.

• Educate and coach staff on proper use of mobility aids, lift equipment, and safe movement techniques.

• Promote early and progressive mobility, partnering with physical therapy and nursing staff to align mobility goals with individualized care plans.

• Proactively round on assigned units to identify patients appropriate for activity progression (e.g. up in chair, walking), ensuring timely interventions and safe participation.

• Support hospital wide fall prevention strategies, observing patient condition for issues like skin breakdown, and responding to the mobility needs of nursing and therapy departments.

• Coach and cue patients during mobility activities, encouraging independence and reinforcing therapy techniques such as gait training, balance, and postural control.

• Utilize and maintain all lift equipment and mobility devices; ensure staff adherence to safe patient handling protocols.

• Assist in implementing early mobility programs and monitor performance against established mobility benchmarks.

• Accurately document mobility activity, patient response, and level of assistance in the EMR. Collaborate with therapy and nursing teams to prevent falls, pressure injuries, and musculoskeletal strain- for both patients and staff.

• Participate in quality improvement and data collection initiatives focused on functional outcomes, patient participation, and safety metrics.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully functional inventory of mobility and lifting equipment.

• Graduate of or current certification as a or, Physical Therapy Aide, Rehab Tech, EMT, or, Nursing Assistant.

• Current BLS certification required (or obtained within 30 days of hire).

• Prior experience in patient care, rehabilitation, or therapy support strongly preferred.

• Solid understanding of body mechanics, functional mobility, and safe transfer techniques.

• Excellent communication, teamwork, and situational awareness skills.

• Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence, accountability, and patient-centered care.

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Desert Regional Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Desert Regional Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status