Mobility Tech - Stepdown

UKG; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Regional Medical Center in Chesapeake, VA, is seeking a Mobility Technician to support the Nursing Unit by mobilizing patients, assisting with meals and daily ambulation, and using a variety of safe patient handling equipment.

The role requires competency with adult and geriatric patients, equipment like wheelchairs, Hoyer lifts, and beds; adherence to hospital policies; and effective communication with nursing staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience as Rehabilitation Technician, Care Partner or CNA preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Must be 18+ to work in direct care setting.

Responsibilities

• Mobilize patients out of bed daily for meals and ambulation using safe patient handling equipment.
• Operate wheelchair, bedside chair, stretcher, geriatric chair, hospital beds, Hoyer lift and other equipment.
• Assess portable equipment and medical devices for safety and readiness.
• Assist nursing with mobilizing patients to various surfaces as needed.
• Ambulate patients 3x daily to maintain mobility and prevent deconditioning.
• Document and relay pertinent patient information to nursing staff.

Skills

Reading & writing

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $18 USD to $24.70 USD
  The estimated salary range is provided in accordance with Virginia Pay Transparency requirements. Final salary offers are calculated based on job-related factors, including education, experience, location, shift, skills, specialties, and/or other relevant qualifications or criteria.

Description

Summary

The Mobility Technicianis responsible forprovidinggeneral supportto the efficient function of the Nursing Unit through the mobility of patients out of bed daily for all meals and daily ambulation, while using a variety of equipment to ensure safety.The Technician mustdemonstratecompetency in handling adult and geriatric patients, competency in all safe patient handling equipment andis responsible foradherence to Chesapeake Regional Medical Center’s regulations,policiesand procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• These duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed on a daily basis; other tasks may be assigned.
• Mobilize patients out of bed daily for all three meals using a variety of safe patient handling equipment
• Required tooperatea wheelchair, bedside chair, stretcher, geriatric chair, hospital beds, Hoyer lift, sara steady and other various hospital equipment.
• Must be able toproperly assessportable equipment such as oxygen cylinders, PCA pumps, feeding pumps, Wound vacs, and various drains,wiresand tubes
• Must be able to assess sudden change in patient’s status todeemif unstable and needing immediate nursing attention to promote safety.
• Assistnursing with mobilizing patients as needed to various surfaces (stretcher, commode,etc)
• Ambulateappropriate patientson the unit 3x/day as able, to ensure continued mobility and prevent deconditioning.
• Perform stand-pivot, two and three person transfers in a manner which will not exceed established precautions by the physicians.
• Maintain the safety of patients, self, co-workers and family members at all times.
• Clean and return all used equipment to its proper location, and notify the Bio-Medical Department of any past due inspections or equipment malfunctions
• Ensure all durable medical equipment used are disinfected, working properly,taggedand ready for use for next staff member
• Act as a liaison between nursing staff and therapists
• Coordinating with therapies, if able, to allow foroptimalpatient participation in therapies prior to mobilizing these patients to fatigue
• Progressing mobilization with patients based off progression with therapy (no longer need safe patient handling equipment,etc)
• Relay pertinent information to nursing staffregardingpatient activity, such as return to bed, pain level/need for medication, cognition,etc
• Attend required hospital wide orientations, meetings, and training.
• Perform computer functionsrequiredfor patient care and documentation.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequired. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Candidateis required tohave reading comprehension skills, writing ability, and verbal communication skills.Ifcandidatedoes not have a high school diploma or equivalent, they will be required to complete a reading and writing assessment.Must be 18 years of age to work in a direct care setting.

Education andExperience

Minimum Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience:Previousexperience as a Rehabilitation Technician, Care Partner or as a Certified Nursing Assistant is preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Basic Life Support Certification-BLS

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Basic Life Saving

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