Mobility Technician, Baptist South

Baptist Medical Center South; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist South is seeking a Mobility Technician to join our Nursing Support team in Jacksonville. This full-time role supports patient mobility, uses lifts and transfer equipment, and collaborates with nursing and rehabilitation staff to ensure safe patient handling.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification, and is based on-site with weekend rotation in a busy hospital setting. An associate degree is preferred and prior mobility experience is not required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Associate degree is preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• No prior mobility technician experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinical staff in the safe repositioning, ambulation, and transfer of patients.
• Utilize patient handling equipment such as lifts, slide sheets, and transfer boards.
• Respond to mobility requests from nursing and rehabilitation departments.
• Support fall prevention strategies and early mobility protocols.
• Document patient mobility activities in accordance with hospital policies.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and report any malfunctions or safety concerns.

Skills

Mobility assistance

Patient handling

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Job description

About Baptist HealthRecognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.Baptist Health is looking for a compassionate, capable, and team-oriented Mobility Technician to join our Nursing Support team at Baptist South. This is a Full-Time Days position, working 40 hours per week with shifts of 8:00am-4:30pm. Weekends rotation included.We are looking for candidates who thrive in a multi-disciplinary environment and focus on providing quality patient care. Mobility Technicians assist nursing staff in supporting the mobility needs of patients.Mobility Technician Job Responsibilities:Assist clinical staff in the safe repositioning, ambulation, and transfer of patientsUtilize patient handling equipment such as lifts, slide sheets, and transfer boardsRespond to mobility requests from nursing and rehabilitation departmentsSupport fall prevention strategies and early mobility protocolsDocument patient mobility activities in accordance with hospital policiesMaintain equipment cleanliness and report any malfunctions or safety concerns.Mobility Technician Experience:NoneEducation:HSD/GED requiredAssociate's Degree PreferredLicenses and Certifications:Basic Life Support (BLS) RequiredIf you are interested in a Mobility Technician position at Baptist South, please apply now!Baptist South is serving the rapidly growing neighborhoods in southern Duval and northern St. Johns counties. The hospital blends resort-like amenities with the most advanced medical care, providing for the physical, spiritual and emotional needs of patients and their families.Primary Location:South - Main Building