Mobility Tech - Part Time - Variable Shifts

Mohawk Valley Health System • Utica, NY • 7h ago

Department: NURS MED/SURG 8TH

Job Summary

The Mobility Tech practices under direct supervision of the Senior Nurse Manager (or designee) focusing on patient mobility. This position performs delegated activities that include but are not limited to patient mobility, infection control processes, assisting patients in activities of daily living, transporting patients to and from treatment areas, inspecting and maintaining equipment, transferring out of bed and bed to chair as well as other surfaces as able or needed, and a variety of unit functions to support clinical staff in provision of treatment plans.

Core Job Responsibilities

Works with PT/OT and Nursing to ensure appropriate maintenance care for patients including but not limited to:

Passive range of motion with RN or PT/OT guidance or instruction

Assisting RN/PT/OT/PCT with activities of daily living

Observe patient response to activity and report changes to supervising clinicians

Encourage patient's active participation in functional tasks to the best of the patient's ability

Promote proper use of safe patient handling equipment

Ensure appropriate turning and repositioning, getting patients out of bed for meals and off-loading pressure areas (adhering to Q2 or physician orders)

Maintain Safe Patient Handling equipment and inventory to ensure all units have equally distributed equipment

Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients to provide encouragement and instructions during mobility sessions.

Participate in team huddles, in-services, and training sessions relevant to rehabilitation and patient safety.

Ensure work areas and equipment are clean, organized, and in good working order.

Adhere to all hospital policies, including infection control, patient privacy (HIPAA), and safety regulations.

Assist physical therapists, occupational therapists, and nursing staff with patient mobilization, including ambulation, bed-to-chair transfers, and repositioning.

Support early mobility protocols for post-surgical, medically complex, or deconditioned patients.

Perform related duties as required.

Education/Experience Requirements

REQUIRED:

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Dependable, punctual, and able to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.

Respectful, patient-focused approach with a commitment to safety and dignity.

PREFERRED:

Enrolled in a Health care studies or related program (Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, PT Assistant etc).

Knowledge of basic patient handling techniques and assistive devices.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

REQUIRED:

BLS certification.

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Job Details

Req Id 95028

Department NURS MED/SURG 8TH

Shift Variable

Shift Hours Worked 12.50

FTE 0.2

Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION-12.5 HR

Employee Status A7 - Occasional

Union Non-Union

Pay Range $18 per hour

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