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Mobility Technician - Full Time, Days 7a-7p, ICU/CCU, Overlook Medical Center
Atlantic Health System
Summit (NJ)
On-site
USD 60,000 - 80,000
Full time
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Job summary
A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Mobility Technician for full-time day shifts. In this role, you will assist patients in daily living activities, observe proper hygiene standards, and ensure documentation is timely and accurate. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, and while BLS certification and prior acute care experience are preferred, they are not mandatory. This entry-level position offers an opportunity to grow in a supportive environment within a prominent hospital system.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma required.
- BLS certification preferred.
- Prior acute care experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assists patients with daily living activities and transfers.
- Observes and maintains isolation precautions.
- Records patient contact and documentation in a timely manner.
Skills
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Job Description
Job Function: 01. ASSISTS PATIENT WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING. Turns and positions patients per policy or as directed and transfers patient to and from bed/chair/stretcher. Assists patients with ambulation utilizing the appropriate assistive device and providing the appropriate amount of assistance. Adheres to hospital policies and procedures regarding care.
Job Function: 02. OBSERVES AND MAINTAINS ISOLATION PRECAUTIONS. Be actively involved with assigned unit and rehab department to reduce hospital acquired infections by observing isolation precautions and practicing hand hygiene. Maintains standard precautions and follow isolation instructions. Washes hands before and after each patient intervention. Assures appropriate PPE supplies are utilized as needed.
Job Function: 03. DOCUMENTATION/REPORT. Records patient contact timely and accurately. Documents ADLs and other pertinent information in a timely manner. Complete verbal and written reports by end of shift.
Job Function: 04. DETERMINES PRIORITIES OF CARE. Demonstrates flexibility in responding to patient need. Completes all assignments unless redirected by rehab coordinator/manager. Works as a team member in meeting assigned unit and rehab department needs and goals. Demonstrate ability to prioritize care based on patient needs.
Job Function: 05. PROVIDES AND MAINTAINS SAFETY AND COMFORT MEASURE FOR PATIENT. Checks with patient’s care team both before and after mobilizing the patient. Upon leaving patients room, ensures appropriate bed rail position, bed locked, call bell/TV control and telephone within reach of patient. Adheres to precautions when caring for patients receiving chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy. Asks patient anything else I can do for you. Participates in rehab department meetings and report.
Job Function: 06. CUSTOMER SERVICE/PATIENT SATISFACTION. Observes for and responds to emotional needs of patient and/or family/significant others. Reports observations to the patients care team for follow up. Communicates with other staff members via vocera when unable to assist patients. Give patients an expected time frame for tasks and communicate with patient to ensure all needs are met.
Job Function: 07. PERFORMS NON-PATIENT, UNIT/DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES. Maintains neat and clean environment. Cleans all assistive devices after use. Performs other duties and errands as requested by rehab department. Maintains a professional appearance at all times.
Job Function: 08. MAINTAINS A SAFE ENVIRONMENT. Adheres to OSHA, Joint Commission, Board of Health, and hospital standards and requirements. Participates in yearly validations of skills. Maintains clean and safe environment for patients and staff in accordance with hospital policies and other regulatory agencies. Checks for two patient identifiers prior to any intervention. Ensures patient call bell and phone are within reach. Removes all non-functioning equipment from floor. Bed alarms are activated on appropriate patients. Remains with fall risk patients when toileting. Participates in hand hygiene initiative
Job Function: 09. TRAINING/STAFFING/UNIT SPECIFIC. Participates in the orientation of new employees by assisting in role responsibilities, unit routine of patient care, documentation and equipment utilization. Assist new employees during their shifts. Provide coverage for the department for patient care as needed.
Job Function: 10. PATIENT COMMUNICATION. Recognizes the physiologic symptoms of dizziness, SOB and fatigue and reports them to nursing staff on a timely basis. Completes all documentation of activities as assigned. Communicates with the patients care team regarding changes in the patient’s condition as well as any other patient care concerns or suggestions.
Required
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma
- BLS certification preferred
- Prior acute care experience preferred
- Seniority levelEntry level
- Employment typeFull-time
- Job functionEngineering and Information Technology
- IndustriesHospitals and Health Care
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