Patient Mobility Technician - Transplant and General Surgical Services - AM (037)

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance programs

Generous paid time off

Employee assistance programs

Wellness programs

Paid parental leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking a patient mobility support role to assist with moving and mobilizing hospitalized patients under RN supervision. You will help maintain functional ability and support early mobilization for adult patients, while keeping accurate patient documentation and managing mobility equipment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, healthcare patient care experience is preferred, and BLS certification from the AHA (or obtained within 90 days) is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Patient care experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) required or must be obtained within ninety (90) days from date of hire to position.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the mobility of patients under the direction of the registered nurse to maintain each patient's functional ability while hospitalized.
• Assist with early mobilization of the hospitalized adult patient population.
• Maintain patient documentation.
• Maintain mobility equipment.

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $15.00 - $18.70 / hour

Schedules: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

Job Description

Under the direction of the registered nurse, to assist in the mobility of patients in order to maintain each patient's functional ability while hospitalized. To assist with the early mobilization of the hospitalized adult patient population. To maintain patient documentation. To maintain mobility equipment.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required. Patient care experience in a healthcare setting preferred. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) required or must be obtained within ninety (90) days from date of hire to position.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, many other sites of care, and a team of over 2,000 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.