Mobility Technician: Daily Patient Mobilization & Care

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

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.