Patient Mobility Technician - Physical Rehabilitation Department
About The Position
Performs designated routine patient ambulation/mobility who work under the general direction of the nursing staff or therapist to meetnpatient mobilization demands in acute patient setting. This is a great job for a physical therapy student that wants to learn hands on with a winning team. • Assists with the repositioning, lifting, transferring and ambulation of patients. • Supports and encourages improved activity levels for patients as medically indicated • Utilizes patient handling equipment that assists in the repositioning, lifting, transferring and ambulation of patients. • Documents activity, level of assistance, and distance for each patient intervention. • Direct patient care includes but not limited to mobilizing, ambulating or positioning as directed by nursing or therapist staff • Provides patient handling assistance to support and function as part of the patient care team • Ensures a safe and secure environment through interventions and routine observations • Works collaboratively with the team in a supportive role and may include answering phones, call lights, and runner activities • Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures • Completes duties as otherwise assigned within job parameters
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Must complete and be certified in: BLS/HealthCare Provider certification by the American Heart Association – renewed every two years.
Nice To Haves
- Patient care experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
- Preferred experience in a patient care setting or a customer service role.
Responsibilities
- Assists with the repositioning, lifting, transferring and ambulation of patients.
- Supports and encourages improved activity levels for patients as medically indicated
- Utilizes patient handling equipment that assists in the repositioning, lifting, transferring and ambulation of patients.
- Documents activity, level of assistance, and distance for each patient intervention.
- Direct patient care includes but not limited to mobilizing, ambulating or positioning as directed by nursing or therapist staff
- Provides patient handling assistance to support and function as part of the patient care team
- Ensures a safe and secure environment through interventions and routine observations
- Works collaboratively with the team in a supportive role and may include answering phones, call lights, and runner activities
- Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures
- Completes duties as otherwise assigned within job parameters
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
