Mobility Technician - Methodist

Indiana University Health System; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Substantial benefits package

PTO Program

401k match

Job summary

IU Health is seeking a Rehabilitation Technician for the Adult Surgical Teams at Methodist Hospital. The role involves performing routine patient care tasks under clinician supervision and assisting with safe mobility and positioning of patients.

Responsibilities include maintaining treatment areas, supporting infection control and safety programs, and assisting with scheduling and clerical duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification through the AHA within 6 months of hire.
• Complete rehabilitation technician training within 3 months of hire.
• 1-3 years in healthcare preferred; rehab experience preferred.
• Familiarity with patient lifting and handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform designated routine patient care tasks under direct supervision.
• Assist clinicians to provide safe mobility and positioning of patients.
• Maintain and clean treatment areas and equipment.
• Participate in department operations and performance improvement activities.
• Participate in infection control, safety programs, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

BLS Certification

Patient lifting & handling familiarity

Healthcare experience 1-3 years

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.