Mobilization Tech - Senior

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester General Hospital, part of Rochester Regional Health, seeks a Mobilization Tech – Senior to support oncology/hematology patients in Rochester, NY. You will collaborate with nurses, therapists, and other clinicians to identify high-priority patients needing ambulation and mobility, ensuring safe and effective mobility interventions.

Responsibilities include verifying activity orders, assisting with unit organization, and supporting the mobility needs of the patient population while

Qualifications

• One year of direct patient care in a healthcare setting.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Preferred: CNA/Medical Assistant/Mobilization Tech/PCT experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with transfers using trained techniques and safe equipment.
• Mobilize patients with ambulation, bed-to-chair transfers, and ROM exercises.
• Aid patients in therapeutic regimens and self-care as adjunct to mobility.
• Assist with positioning, toileting, and peri-care as needed.
• Support training of staff in mobility techniques and objectives.
• Document in Care Connect EMR.
• Communicate patient responses to mobility plans with the care team.
• Reinforce education to patients and families about mobilization.
• Maintain equipment inventory and unit cleanliness.
• Assist with scheduling mobilization and logistics.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Nurse Manager.

Skills

Patient care

Mobility assistance

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Tools

Care Connect EMR

Job description

Job Title: Mobilization Tech - Senior Department: Oncology/Hematology Location: Rochester General Hospital Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule: Days/Evenings

SUMMARY: This role will collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams to identify high priority patients in need of ambulation and mobility. The Mobilization Tech – Senior will provide support to the interdisciplinary team (Nurses, Physical Therapists, and Occupational Therapists) and assists the Nurse, Patient Care Tech, or Therapist who is providing mobility services to patients. The Mobilization Tech – Senior is responsible for the identification and intervention of turning and positioning for each individual patient in need while maintaining superior customer service. This role is responsible for verifying activity orders, assisting with tasks necessary for the management team, organizing the patient care unit, and being flexible to meet patient and/or unit needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to appropriately transfer patients using trained techniques and safe patient handling equipment.


• Mobilizes each identified patient including reinforcement of use of assistive devices used at baseline or recommended by the interdisciplinary team; such as ambulation, moving bed to chair, standing at bedside, and performing range of motion or other simple exercises as directed.


• Aid patients in therapeutic regimen.


• Assists patients with self-care only as an adjunct to functional mobility.


• This may include positioning, toileting, and/or peri-care.


• Assists the interdisciplinary team in training medical and nursing personnel in mobility techniques and objectives.


• Documents as directed within the Care Connect electronic medical record.


• Communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team including Medical Providers, and others indicated, regarding patient’s response to mobility plan.


• Reinforces education to the patient and family regarding the efficacy and rationale for mobilization.


• Understand normal vital sign parameters.


• Maintains inventory, storage, and cleanliness of equipment and unit area.


• Assists other staff members with patient transfers, toileting, and equipment retrieval/adjustments.


• Provides support to Patient Care Techs for tasks including, but not limited to, scheduling of patients for mobilization, patient care deployment, troubleshooting and education for complex patient mobilizations.


• Performs other duties as assigned by the unit Nurse Manager.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One (1) year of direct patient care experience in a healthcare facility.


• Minimum age requirement: 18

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Mobilization Tech, or Patient Care Tech strongly preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$18.60 - $21.00

CITY: Rochester POSTAL CODE: 14621 The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.