Mobility Technician - Giles

Carilion Clinic; Pearisburg (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven health system dedicated to transforming healthcare. In this role, you will support patients in achieving their highest functional levels through personalized mobility plans. Collaborate with a dynamic team, participate in quality assurance programs, and document progress in patient records. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients while working in a supportive and innovative environment. If you thrive in a fast-paced healthcare setting and are passionate about patient care, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience as Nursing Assistant/CNA or Rehab Aide.
• Must have AHA BLS - HCP certification and Virginia nursing assistant certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct Early Mobility care and participates in team meetings.
• Documents patient progress in electronic medical records.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Basic Computer Skills

Medical Terminology Understanding

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

How You'll Help Transform Healthcare:

Supports Carilion's hallmarks of service excellence and quality for all job responsibilities.Works with patients to restore highest or maintain their highest possible functional level. Performs individualize activity plan of maintenance walking.

• Provides direct Early Mobility care and delegated tasks as assigned, completing work accurately, safely and in a timely manner
• Participates in team meetings providing patient progress
• Follows the plan of care directives
• Participates in QA programs related to function
• Performs vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, and oxygen level before activity begins or other mobility care prior to ambulation. Incorporates monitoring equipment during activity session as instructed and reports needs to supervising nurse, CTL, Charge Nurse, or Director
• Initiates Coordination/schedule mobility plan with nursing to allow successful completion of activity sessions. Utilizes knowledge of patient's schedule such as dialysis, tests, and procedures when coordinating mobility plan
• Understands the duties of the Early Mobility Program and assists with interpreting and providing orientation and ongoing education to staff
• Documents in patients electronic medical record using daily note format.
• Executes effective time management skills by utilizing walking lists, self-scheduling effectively, and meeting productivity expectations

What We Require:

Education: High school Diploma or equivalent education required.

Experience: Preferred experience as Nursing Assistant/CNA, Exercise physiologist, Students (therapy), Rehab Aide, Therapy, Nursing.

Life Support: AHA BLS - HCP certification required, Virginia nursing assistant certification.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Completes hospital orientation and yearly requirements for performance evaluation. Completes unit orientation and mobility competencies and maintains annual competencies. Good interpersonal skills and effective communication. Ability to work in a fast paced and often changing healthcare environment. Basic knowledge of computer skills to perform data entry for changes and/or completing of activity plan. Must possess the capability to understand medical terminology.

About Carilion

This is Carilion Clinic ...

An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.

Requisition Number: 150665
Employment Status: Full time
Location: CGCH - Carilion Giles Community Hospital
Shift: Day
Shift Details: M-F
Recruiter: REBECCA MINOR
Recruiter Phone: [phone]
Recruiter Email: [e-mail]
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.

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