Mobility Technician Physical Therapy Full Time

Trinity Health; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Fresno, CA seeks a Full-time patient mobility aide to assist in bed mobility, transfers, and ambulation for inpatients under nursing and physical therapy supervision. The role aims to improve mobility, reduce deconditioning, and help shorten hospital stays.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and CPR certification; direct patient care experience is preferred. Training on equipment such as gait belts, BP monitors, restraints, and lifts is provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year direct patient care in acute care preferred.
• Current AHA Healthcare Provider CPR required.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to learn safe patient handling and proper use of assistive devices.
• Ability to learn and demonstrate competency with patient equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in bed mobility and repositioning of inpatients.
• Assist with transfers and ambulation as directed by nursing/therapy.
• Support mobility goals to reduce deconditioning and LOS.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Safety awareness

Mobility assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Blood pressure monitor

Pulse oximeter

Gait belt

Restraints

Mechanical lift

Job description

Position Summary

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Description: This position is responsible for assisting in ongoing patient mobility including bed mobility/repositioning, transfers, and ambulation of hospital inpatients identified as appropriate by the multidisciplinary team (Nursing and Physical Therapy) with the goal of improving/maintaining patient mobility to decrease deconditioning, risk of falls, pressure ulcers, extremity contractures and length of stay.

Requirements

• 1. High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2. One (1) year of direct patient care in the acute care setting is preferred.
• 3. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR card is required.
• 4. Ability to effectively communicate and follow verbal and written instruction is required.
• 5. Ability to learn and demonstrate competency in proper and safe patient handling including repositioning/bed mobility, transfer/lifting, and progressive ambulation using appropriate assistive devices as needed (cane, walker, crutches) is required.
• 6. Ability to learn and demonstrate competency in the safe and proper use of patient equipment (Blood pressure machines, pulse oximeters, restraints, gait belts, sequential compression devices, bed/chair alarms, and mechanical lifts) is required.

Pay Range

Pay range $23.00 - $29.61

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.