Mobility Technician - Methodist

Socket.dev; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health is seeking Rehabilitation Technicians to support Adult Surgical Teams at Methodist Hospital. The role involves assisting clinicians with safe patient mobility, maintaining facilities and equipment, and handling inventory and light administrative tasks.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification within 6 months, completion of rehab tech training within 3 months, and 1–3 years of healthcare experience preferred, with familiarity in patient lifting procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification through the AHA within 6 months of hire.
• Rehabilitation technician training program completed within 3 months of hire.
• 1–3 years of healthcare experience preferred.
• Familiarity with patient lifting and handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine patient care tasks under supervision.
• Assists clinicians with safe mobility and positioning of patients.
• Maintains and cleans treatment areas and equipment.
• Manages department inventory and supplies as needed.
• May handle scheduling, customer service and some clerical duties.
• May transport medications to/from patient treatment rooms.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Patient lifting

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Rehabilitation technician training program

Job description

Overview:

IU Health is looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.

This is a full-time position with our Adult Surgical Teams at Methodist Hospital.

Performs designated routine patient care tasks under the direct supervision of the clinician(s). Assists the clinician to provide safe mobility and positioning of the patient as needed. Maintains and cleans treatment areas and equipment. Participates in operational aspects of the department and maintains performance improvement activities as required. Participates in all infection control, department equipment training, regulatory compliance, organizational safety and fire safety programs. Orders, distributes and maintains designated and appropriate inventory of department related supplies. May perform scheduling, customer service and some clerical duties. Rehabilitation Technicians can transport medications to/from the patient treatment room for patient treatment.

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA within 6 months of hire. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• Requires successful completion of the rehabilitation technician training program within 3 months of hire.
• 1-3 years of experience in a healthcare setting preferred. Rehab experience preferred.
• Requires familiarity with patient lifting and handling procedures.

As the most comprehensive medical system in Indiana, IU Health offers many different career opportunities as you grow professionally. IU Health also offers a substantialbenefits package, PTO Program, 401k match, and several other programs to meet your needs. These are just a few reasons why applying for your career with IU Health is a good choice.

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.