Mobility Technician

Novant Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medbridge CEUs

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center is seeking a PRN Mobility Technician to support rehabilitation efforts. This role focuses on safe patient transfers, ambulation, and comfort measures while documenting activities under supervision.

The position promotes patient mobility and quality of life during hospital stays. The Mobility Tech collaborates with nursing, adheres to mobility program guidelines, and participates in fine-tuning patient mobility strategies.

Qualifications

• Must have completed the Novant Health sponsored training program.
• First Responder Certification is preferred.
• Strong communication and writing abilities.
• Computer skills for documentation and records.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with nursing and rehabilitation teams.
• Ambulate patients who are mostly independently mobile.
• Use walking program to help prevent debilitation during hospital stay.

Skills

Communication skills

Writing skills

Computer skills

Customer service skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

What We Offer

Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center is hiring a PRN Mobility Technician to join their rehabilitation team! This role is ideal for candidates in a rehabilitation program or applying for one. The Mobility Tech provides and documents assistance to patients with mobility including transfers and ambulation, comfort measures, and maintains a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Mobility Tech Supervisor. Works in collaboration with the Nursing Team, communicating with nursing prior to and following patient mobility activities. Assists in the provision of safe mobilization in a manner to promote the patient’s functional ability and lead to improved quality of life. Completes assigned, routine, non-treatment activities, which are pre-determined for each patient by the Mobility Tech program to maintain function and assist with mobility.

Schedule: PRN, 9am-5:30pm

• up to 2 weekends per month, consistent weekday coverage

Additional features of the mobility tech role:

• Full access to Medbridge to maintain CEUs
• Retirement plus plan (effective day 1 of employment!) with up to 4% company match

What You'll Do

• work closely with nursing and rehabilitation teams
• ambulate patients who are mostly independently mobile
• use walking program to help prevent debilitation during hospital stay

What We're Looking For

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.
• Experience: Completion Novant Health sponsored training program, required. First Responder Certification, preferred.
• Additional Skills (required): Upon completion of the Novant Health sponsored training program, the mobility tech works within the guidelines of mobility program and Novant Health policies and procedures. Must exhibit strong communication skills; ability to write effectively; effective computer skills, and strong customer service skills.
• Additional Skills (preferred): Basic computer skills for documentation. Pursuit of a healthcare profession.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.