Mobility Technician

Novant Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medbridge CEUs

PTO with sellback

Retirement with company match

Job summary

Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC is hiring a PRN Mobility Technician to join the rehabilitation team. The Mobility Tech provides safe mobility assistance, assists with transfers and ambulation, and supports the nursing staff to promote patient dignity and independence.

The role emphasizes collaboration, adherence to mobility programs, and documentation. Requires a High School Diploma or GED and completion of Novant Health training; First Responder cert is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.
• Experience: Completion of Novant Health sponsored training program, required.
• Additional Skills (required): Strong communication, writing abilities, and customer service.
• Additional Skills (preferred): First Responder Certification; basic computer skills for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with nursing and rehabilitation teams.
• Ambulate patients and assist with transfers and mobility.
• Document activities and maintain a safe, clean environment.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Computer literacy

Customer service

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.

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
• Competitive benefits and generous PTO accrual (with a sellback option!)
• Retirement plus plan (effective day 1 of employment!) with up to 6% 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.

Job Opening ID

183762