What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mobility Technician position at Franciscan Health?
The Mobility Technician assists patients in mobility and positioning, activities of daily living, and basic care within critical, medical-surgical, or other acute care hospital units. Completes documentation of mobility using an assessment scale. Strives to continue, improve and maintain patient satisfaction results and functional outcomes. Is flexible per needs of the patient, and takes direction from the nursing and therapy staff. Is responsible to develop as a peer leader, learning effective clinical decision-making skills, safe mobility techniques, appropriate use of mobility equipment, and is capable of teaching these skills to others.
WHO WE ARE
With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Provide mobility opportunities for the various medical surgical patients, including bed mobility, upright sitting, transfers, wheelchair use and ambulation using the move protocol following nursing assessment.
Take and record vital signs as appropriate for the patient population and communicates results of vital signs and mobility levels to unit nursing staff.
Provide clear and effective patient education about the importance of mobility, vertical positioning progressing from in to out of bed, and fall prevention.
Offer assistance in accessing our facility such as opening doors, helping with wheelchairs, elevators, walkers, etc.
Take initiative to complete work and meets productivity standards.
Develop as a resource for patient mobility, serving as a mentor to floor staff in environmental set up, the use of devices, mobility techniques and body mechanics to safely promote the highest level of patient mobility.
QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma/GED Required
1 year Acute Care/Hospital/Rehabilitation/Therapy Tech Preferred
Basic Life Support Program (BLS) American Heart Association Required
TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.
Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.
Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.
Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.