Mobility Technician-PRN

Saint Luke's Health System; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Luke’s Health System in Overland Park, KS is seeking a Part-Time Day technician to assist with patient mobility on the nursing unit. You will support therapists, help move and transfer patients, and maintain a safe, clean treatment area.

Responsibilities include lifting, transferring, using transfer devices, and mentoring new technician staff, while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality care.

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year of applicable experience.
• Basic Life Support required (American Heart Association or Red Cross).

Responsibilities

• Assist in lifting, transferring, and ambulating patients.
• Practice safe patient handling and ergonomics.
• Use transfer devices and tools to assist in mobilization.
• Communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Perform set up and cleanup of treatment area and equipment.
• Mentor and train new technician staff.

Skills

Patient mobilization

Team collaboration

Ergonomics

Communication

Job description

Job Description

The primary role of this position is to support patient mobility directly on the nursing unit. Performs mobilization of patients under the supervision of the rehabilitation services and nursing departments. Performs routine tasks and assists therapists during patient treatment activities as directed.

Responsibilities

• PRN Participates in lifting, transferring, and ambulating patients.
• Practices safe patient handling skills and ergonomics.
• Utilizes transfer devices and tools to assist in mobilization of patients.
• Utilizes safety awareness to self, patients, others, and environment.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively within the interdisciplinary team.
• Performs both clerical and effective computer skills.
• Performs set up and cleanup of treatment area including appropriate equipment and supplies.
• Performs mentoring and training of new technician staff.
• Performs all other duties as requested by the manager.

Job Requirements

• Applicable Experience: Less than 1 year
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross

Job Details

• Part Time Day (United States of America)

Saint Luke’s Health System information

Saint Luke’s Health System includes 18 hospitals and campuses across the Kansas City region, home care and hospice, behavioral health care, dozens of physician practices, a life care senior living community, and more.