Mobility Technician

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System in Florida is seeking a Mobility Tech to perform routine patient mobilization tasks under the on-site supervision of a nurse or therapist. This role coordinates daily unit activities and documents in the EMR, without interpreting referrals or initiating treatment plans.

The position is housed in the Mobility Techs department, with responsibilities including on-site supervision and collaboration with care teams to support patient mobility and safety.

Qualifications

• Performs designated routine patient mobilization tasks under on-site supervision.
• Coordinates daily unit mobilization activities and documents in EMR.
• Does not interpret referrals or discuss medical diagnosis with patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine patient mobilization tasks under supervision.
• Coordinate daily unit mobilization activities.
• Document activities in EMR and assist the team as needed.

Skills

Patient mobilization

EMR documentation

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Summary

Performs designated routine patient mobilization tasks. Duties are of a supportive nature and are performed only with the on-site supervision of the delegating nurse or therapist. This position does not interpret referrals, perform evaluation procedures, initiate or adjust treatment programs, assume responsibility for planning patient care, and/or discuss medical diagnosis with patients. Coordinates daily unit specific patient mobilization activities, documents in EMR, and other duties as assigned.

Job Description

Department

Mobility Techs

Job Summary

Performs designated routine patient mobilization tasks. Duties are of a supportive nature and are performed only with the on-site supervision of the delegating nurse or therapist. This position does not interpret referrals, perform evaluation procedures, initiate or adjust treatment programs, assume responsibility for planning patient care, and/or discuss medical diagnosis with patients. Coordinates daily unit specific patient mobilization activities, documents in EMR, and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Require one of the following: 1.) Florida licensure as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Paramedic, or a military Hospital Corpsman, Combat Medic Specialist, or Aerospace Medical Service Specialist; or National licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT); which must be maintained active during employment; or 2.) Patient Care Technician (PCT) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification: Provide certification of successful completion of an SMH approved program, and successfully obtain a Florida CNA license within 120 days of graduation.

Mandatory Education

HS EQ: High School Diploma, GED or Certificate

Employment Screening Requirements

As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/