Rehab Mobility Technician - Patient Mobility Specialist

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Health's Duke Raleigh Hospital in Raleigh, NC seeks a Mobility Technician to enhance patient mobility under rehab services supervision. The role involves triaging patients, selecting safe transfer methods, and assisting with mobility activities in collaboration with therapists and nursing staff.

Level I tasks include basic mobility and documentation; Level II adds on-site supervision of MTs and staff workload organization. BSN relationships and safety are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Bedside Mobility Assessment Tool (BMAT) usage.
• Basic computer skills and ability to document in electronic medical records.
• Ability to assist with varied patient mobility tasks with safety.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients on assigned unit to identify mobility candidates.
• Select equipment and method of mobility based on patient factors.
• Perform basic exercises, ROM, ambulation, transfers with lift equipment.
• Monitor patient responses during activity and document in medical records.
• Provide on-site supervision for Level II Mobility Technicians and assist with training.

Skills

Mobility interventions

BMAT utilization

Team collaboration

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma

GED equivalent

Job description

Duke Health's Duke Raleigh Hospital in Raleigh, NC seeks a Mobility Technician to enhance patient mobility under rehab services supervision. The role involves triaging patients, selecting safe transfer methods, and assisting with mobility activities in collaboration with therapists and nursing staff.

Level I tasks include basic mobility and documentation; Level II adds on-site supervision of MTs and staff workload organization. BSN relationships and safety are emphasized.