Mobility Technician - Full Time

Hackensack Meridian Health; Neptune City (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a Mobility Technician to assist with patient mobility in an acute care hospital setting, under the rehabilitation department and nursing leadership. The role supports daily patient-care activities and requires basic math, medical terminology, and proficient computer use including EPIC.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, excellent communication skills, and preference for CNA/health sciences program enrollment or healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or GED equivalent.
• Basic math, medical terminology, and literacy skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and EPIC.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care to improve mobility in an acute care hospital setting.
• Support nursing unit leadership and rehabilitation department in daily tasks.

Skills

Medical terminology

Basic math

Literacy skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

EPIC

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Mobility Technician, under the direction of the department of rehabilitation in partnership with nursing unit leadership, assists with patient care related activities to improve and enhance the mobility of patients in an acute care hospital setting.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.

• Basic math, medical terminology, and literacy skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficient computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Google Suite platforms and EPIC.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Enrolled in a Certified Nursing Assistant Program, Patient Care Technician Program or or health sciences program preferred.

• Minimum of 1 year or more of experience in health care is preferred.

• Minimum of 1 or more years of experience in customer service or patient care preferred.

• Possess knowledge of common hospital equipment used in patient care.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Working Conditions:

• Lifts a minimum of 35 lbs, pushes or pulls a minimum of 35 lbs, carries up to 35 lbs, and stands a minimum of 7 hours per day; Is able to lift or mobilize patients and can carry necessary equipment/supplies throughout the hospital.

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Minimum rate of $20.68 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.

• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.

• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.

• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.

• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.

• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.

• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package,

• health
• dental
• vision
• paid leave
• tuition reimbursement
• retirement benefits

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.