What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mobility Technician position at medstar?
MedStar Health is looking for a Mobility Technician to join our team at Southern Maryland Hospital Center!
The Mobility Tech provides routine mobilization of patients within their assigned departments, which includes duties such as mobilizing patients to walk the hall, assisting patients to a chair for meals, utilizing lifts to assist bed-bound patients to a chair, understanding/acquiring vital signs as needed, and telemetry application
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Primary Duties:
- Assists with patient care needs including ambulation, restroom support, meal tray setup, and daily mobility based on individual patient requirements.
- Mobilizes patients by walking them in the hall, using lifts to transfer bed-bound patients, and helping with chair transfers during meals.
- Maintains patient safety equipment by auditing, cleaning, and reporting malfunctions promptly, while ensuring proper use of lifts and other tools.
- Supports unit operations by answering call lights/phones, passing meal trays, transporting patients, and documenting care provided in the medical record.
- Demonstrates effective communication and collaboration with the healthcare team, upholding professionalism, accountability, and enthusiasm in patient care.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma (Required)
- 1-2 years (Preferred)
- One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required experience.
- One year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.