Mobility Technician - Giles

Carilion Clinic; Virginia; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to support patient mobility and care in a dynamic healthcare environment. This role involves working closely with patients to help them maintain their highest functional level through personalized activity plans. You will engage in vital sign monitoring, coordinate mobility plans with nursing staff, and document patient progress. Join a mission-driven health system that values innovation and collaboration, where your contributions will make a meaningful difference in patients' lives. This is an opportunity to grow and thrive in a supportive workplace that prioritizes your well-being.

Benefits

Employer Funded Pension Plan

Flexible Work Arrangements

Remote Work Options

Paid Time Off

Onsite Fitness Studios

Access to Health and Wellness App

Discounts on Childcare

Continued Education and Training

Qualifications

• Preferred experience as Nursing Assistant/CNA, Exercise physiologist, or Rehab Aide.
• Must possess capability to understand medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct Early Mobility care and delegated tasks as assigned.
• Documents in patients electronic medical record using daily note format.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Medical Terminology Understanding

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Facility: CGCH - Carilion Giles Community Hospital

Requisition Number: 150665

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.

What matters to you is important to us—like benefits, rewards, and resources to improve your life.Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself.Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Flexible Work Arrangements/Schedules
• Remote Work Options
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

Find more about Carilion Clinic’s benefits by vising our Total Rewards Page.

Carilion Clinic is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace a diverse workforce and provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates without regard to Race, Color, Religion, Sex, National Origin, Protected Veterans status, Disability, Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.