Carle Health Urbana , IL 61801
Posted 2 weeks ago
Job Details
Mobility Technician
Department: Neuro MedSurg CT9B
Usual Schedule: 2/12 hour shifts
Regions: Carle Foundation
On Call Requirements: no
Job Category: Patient Care
Work Location: Carle Foundation Hospital
Employment Type: Part
Nursing Specialty:
Job Post ID: 43326
Secondary Job Category: Patient Care
Experience Requirements: None
Weekend Requirements: yes
Education Requirements: HS Diploma/GED
Shift: Day
Location: Urbana, IL
Holiday Requirements: every other
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Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
The mobility technician will provide activity and mobility assistance to patients in the hospital. They will be responsible for documenting in the electronic medical record and communicating with the nursing staff.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
H.S. Diploma/GED
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Basic Life Support (BLS) (AHA) within 30 days.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
HCT
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Assisting patients to chair to eat meals.
Ambulate the patient to the bathroom.
Aid with performing self-care when up in chair or bathroom.
Change patient's position every 2 hours.
Encourage and assist with ambulating three times a day.
Supporting passive and active ROM.
Complete a checklist of duties for the patient.
Document in the flowsheet.
Report to the supervising nursing staff.
Follow RN driven protocol under the direction of the supervising nursing staff.
Patient Advocate
Use activity orders and clinical decision making to mobilize hospitalized patients.
Communicate with members of the nursing team to determine which patients are appropriate for mobilization, as well as outcomes of ambulation.
Participate in performance improvement measures to optimize outcomes of hospitalized patients as a result of mobilization.
Perform safe and appropriate mobilization techniques as per training.
Document patients' activity in the EMR including tasks performed, activity, and feet ambulated.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com. Positions are not available for remote work in the state of Colorado.
Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for Medical or Religious exemption will be permitted.
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