MOBILITY TECH

Covenant Health; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, part of Covenant Health in Knoxville, seeks a Mobility Tech to assist with patient mobility, transfers out of bed, and ambulation in rooms and hallways. This PRN position offers day shifts with variable hours and opportunities to contribute to safe, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities include following assignments from nursing or therapy, using proper body mechanics and lifting equipment, documenting timely, educating staff, and upholding safety

Qualifications

• CPR certification is required.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient mobility including transfers from bed and walking in room and hallways.
• Receive assignments from nursing or therapy staff and perform mobility tasks with proper body mechanics.
• Complete documentation in a timely manner and communicate with patients and staff.
• Educate other hospital staff on proper transfer techniques and use of lifting equipment.
• Follow safety policies and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mobility assistance

Body mechanics

Job description

Overview

Mobility Tech

PRN/OCC, Variable Hours, Day Shift

Fort Sanders Regional Overview:

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is a 444-bed hospital recognized for pairing clinical expertise with advanced medical technology to deliver exceptional care. As a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, we provide leading-edge treatment for stroke recovery. Our facility also offers specialized services in bariatric surgery, robotic surgery, minimally invasive spine procedures, and advanced orthopedic care.

Fort Sanders Regional is part of Covenant Health, East Tennessee’s largest nonprofit health system and a Becker’s “Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare." Covenant Health includes nine hospitals and nearly 150 service locations, offering employees a comprehensive benefits package with tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, certification bonuses, and leadership development programs.

Position Summary:

Assists with mobility of patients; consisting of transfers out of bed and walking in room and in hallways.

Responsibilities

• Receives assignment from nursing or therapy designee.
• Performs assigned mobility tasks with proper body mechanics and safe technique.
• Completes documentation in a timely manner.
• Communicates effectively with patients and other staff.
• Remains focused on assisting patients with transfers and mobilization; may include toileting patients.
• Assists with educating other hospital staff with proper transfer techniques as well as using the hospital lifting equipment to prevent staff and patient injury.
• Demonstrates ongoing competency in use of proper transfers and use of lifting equipment.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED.

Minimum Experience:

None

Licensure Requirement:

CPR required