Mobility Tech

Tenet Healthcare; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Career development

Continuing education

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

Employee assistance program

Employee discount program

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Accident insurance

Critical illness insurance

Long term care insurance

Elder care benefits

Childcare benefits

Job summary

Doctors Medical Center of Modesto is seeking a Mobility Technician to support nursing and therapy teams with transfers, repositioning, and ambulation throughout the hospital.

The role emphasizes safety, early mobility, and staff coaching on lift equipment and movement techniques. Four 8-hour shifts per week (2 pm to 10:30 pm) are available, supporting patient care and recovery.

Qualifications

• Graduate or certify as Physical Therapy Aide, Rehab Tech, EMT, or Nursing Assistant.
• Current BLS certification required (or obtained within 30 days of hire).
• Experience in patient care, rehabilitation, or therapy support preferred.
• Knowledge of body mechanics, mobility, and safe transfer techniques.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and situational awareness.

Responsibilities

• Support nursing and therapy teams in safe patient transfers, ambulation, and repositioning.
• Educate staff on proper use of mobility aids and lift equipment.
• Promote early mobility and align goals with individualized care plans.
• Round on assigned units to identify patients ready for activity progression.
• Document mobility activity and patient response in the EMR.
• Maintain mobility equipment inventory and ensure safety protocols.

Skills

Physical Therapy Aide

Rehab Tech

EMT

Nursing Assistant

BLS Certification

Job description

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Doctors Medical Center of Modesto hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Doctors Medical Center Of Modesto, 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

Job Summary

Job Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Evening

Department: Nursing Admin

Four 8 hour Shifts Per week (2 pm to 10:30pm)

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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Organization Description

Doctors Medical Center (DMC), part of the Central Valley Doctors Health System, is the largest full-care hospital between Stockton and Fresno, and from the Sierras to the San Francisco Bay Area, with a 394-bed general acute care and a 67-bed inpatient psychiatric capacity. DMC is known for providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient and emergency care. Doctors Medical Center offers a wide range of services including cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, emergency and trauma services, minimally-invasive and robotic surgery, women and childrens services, medical/surgical, behavioral health, oncology and critical/intensive care. Join our team!

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Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

, $25.00 - $33.71 hourly **Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.