What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mobility Technician - Full Time position at Hackensack Meridian Health?
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The Mobility Technician, under the direction of the department of rehabilitation in partnership with nursing unit leadership, assists with patient care related activities to improve and enhance the mobility of patients in an acute care hospital setting.
Qualifications:
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
- Basic math, medical terminology, and literacy skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Google Suite platforms and EPIC.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
- Enrolled in a Certified Nursing Assistant Program, Patient Care Technician Program or or health sciences program preferred.
- Minimum of 1 year or more of experience in health care is preferred.
- Minimum of 1 or more years of experience in customer service or patient care preferred.
- Possess knowledge of common hospital equipment used in patient care.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
Working Conditions:
- Lifts a minimum of 35 lbs, pushes or pulls a minimum of 35 lbs, carries up to 35 lbs, and stands a minimum of 7 hours per day; Is able to lift or mobilize patients and can carry necessary equipment/supplies throughout the hospital.
If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!