Technician, Mobility

Sovah Health; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid time off and leave

Tuition assistance and career growth

Wellness programs and resources

Professional development

Job summary

Lifepoint Health seeks a Mobility Technician (Full-Time) to assist clinical staff with patient mobility and related tasks in an inpatient setting. You will transport patients, manage supplies, and support infection control while maintaining safety and patient comfort.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, BLS certification, and flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays, within the Conemaugh Health System network.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Requires scheduling flexibility including weekends and holidays to ensure care continuity.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinical staff with patient mobility and functional activities.
• Transport patients to and from treatment areas and perform basic clerical tasks.
• Organize materials and supplies before patient arrival and prepare equipment.
• Assist with responding to patient falls and support infection control practices.
• Model professional behaviors to improve patient satisfaction metrics.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Independent work

Stress tolerance

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Mobility Technician - FT

Conemaugh Health System of Duke LifePoint Healthcare is the largest healthcare provider in west central Pennsylvania, serving over a half-million patients each year through the Conemaugh Physician Group and Medical Staff, a network of hospitals, specialty clinics, and patient-focused programs. Conemaugh Health System employs approximately 3200 clinical and non-clinical staff, including more than 450 physicians committed to providing the ideal patient experience.

Conemaugh Health System of Duke LifePoint Healthcare is the largest healthcare provider in west central Pennsylvania, serving over a half-million patients each year through the Conemaugh Physician Group and Medical Staff, a network of hospitals, specialty clinics, and patient-focused programs. Conemaugh Health System employs approximately 3200 clinical and non-clinical staff, including more than 450 physicians committed to providing the ideal patient experience.
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, the flagship hospital of Conemaugh Health System, is a tertiary care regional referral hospital known for clinical excellence and nationally recognized patient outcomes. Conemaugh Memorial is the most technologically sophisticated hospital between Pittsburgh, PA and Hershey, PA and offers specialized services including a regional Level 1 Trauma Center, Level 3 Regional Intensive Care Nursery and high-risk obstetrical care.

How You'll Contribute

The Mobility Technician is responsible for assisting clinical staff and members of the interprofessional healthcare team, as assigned, under the direct supervision of clinical staff within inpatient setting. This position performs delegated activities that include but are not limited to patient mobility, and functional activities, transporting patients to and from treatment areas and a variety of basic clerical functions.
The Mobility Technician provides possesses the ability to exercise safe judgement and delivers exceptional patient care per guidelines established by the department to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Essential Functions

• Works collaboratively with the department nursing staff and physicians, providing assistance to patients, based on previously identified needs, in assisting in the patient mobility.
• Organizes materials and supplies in the appropriate work areas prior to patient arrival, including but not limited to cleaning/disinfecting, gathering equipment.
• Assists with equipment storage, and supply procurement, keeping hallways and room egress free of clutter.
• Assists with responding to patient falls.
• Role models behaviors and skills, through peer-to-peer accountability, towards improving department score for patient satisfaction on unit-based scorecard, i.e. bedside shift handoff/report.
• Supports initiatives to prevent conditions such as pressure injuries, patient falls, and hospital-acquired infections by following infection control processes and conducting hand hygiene audits.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned.

• Job Requirements Minimum Education High school diploma or equivalent required. Required Skills
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Requires flexibility in scheduling and ability to work all shift patterns including weekends and holidays to insure continuity of care and appropriateness of nursing coverage to the patients of Sovah Health Danville on all units.

Certifications

American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Minimum Work Experience

• One year Patient Care Assistant
• Nursing Assistant work experience in an acute care hospital, long-term acute care hospital or equivalent setting, OR
• Six months therapy experience, e.g. PT/OT/Rehab Tech, OR Nursing student who has completed first clinical rotation

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.