Mobility Technician - CFH Neuro M/S

Job Details

Mobility Technician

• CFH Neuro M/S

Department: Neuro MedSurg CT9B

• CFH

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

• Time

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

• Completion of CNA coursework w/in past 24 months, OR Successfull completion of Carle's HCT In Training Program, OR Worked as a CNA w/in past 24 months, OR Successful completion of at least one semester of nursing clinical experiences, OR Documented relevant medical military training

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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