Mobility Technician - SOMC - PT Days with Benefits

Hackensack Meridian Health; Stafford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Mobility Technician in an acute care hospital setting to assist with patient mobility and related care. You will work with physical therapy, nursing, and other health professionals to improve mobility and outcomes for patients of various ages.

The role emphasizes direct patient care, safety, and teamwork, with responsibilities including transfers, mobility support, and educating families on mobility techniques.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED and basic math/medical terminology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and EPIC.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physical therapy, nursing teams, and other health professionals to meet patient care needs.
• Provide patient care based on clinical criteria, ensuring safety and appropriate age-related considerations.
• Document findings and communicate mobility status to the care team; monitor vital signs when directed.
• Independently assist in patient mobility, transfers, ambulation, and education of families about mobility techniques.
• Promote a culture of mobility within the care team and maintain a safe environment with proper body mechanics.
• Complete documentation and notify RN of any abnormal findings or safety concerns.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Team collaboration

Math basics

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

CNA / PCT program enrollment

Health sciences program participation

Tools

EPIC

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Mobility Technician, under the direction of the department of rehabilitation in partnership with nursing unit leadership, assists with patient care related activities to improve and enhance the mobility of patients in an acute care hospital setting.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Mobility Technician can be described as:

• Works collaboratively with physical therapy, nursing teams, and other healthcare professionals to meet the needs of the patient within the scope of this role.
• Provide patient care based on physical, psychosocial, education, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned service.
• Provide for effective and safe patient outcomes through practice, judgment, and critical actions.
• Develops rapport and mutual respect with patients and foster an optimal environment for goal achievement.
• Works to promote a culture of mobility with the care team.
• Independently provide direct hands-on patient care to safely mobilize patients, and educate families/caregiver on mobility techniques to facilitate discharge to the home setting.
• Responsible for assisting in ongoing patient mobility including transfers, ambulation of patients and facilitation of exercise groups.
• Models and maintains a safe environment in which to deliver service and employs correct body mechanics during activities.
• Monitor/measure vital signs (pulse, respirations, blood pressure and O2 saturation) at the discretion of the leader and document findings in patient record; notify RN immediately of abnormal results.
• Uses CPR (basic life support) skills when required.
• Ongoing communication with nursing, rehabilitation and other members of the health care team regarding patient mobility status and patient outcomes; tracks clinical outcomes as directed.
• Completes associated documentation.
• Notifies nursing of unsafe conditions and handles emergency situations in an appropriate manner.
• Practices OSHA safety standards.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Basic math, medical terminology, and literacy skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Google Suite platforms and EPIC.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Enrolled in a Certified Nursing Assistant Program, Patient Care Technician Program or health sciences program preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year or more of experience in health care is preferred.
• Minimum of 1 or more years of experience in customer service or patient care preferred.
• Possess knowledge of common hospital equipment used in patient care.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification

Starting Minimum Rate

Minimum rate of $20.68 Hourly

Job Posting Disclosure

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.