Mobility Technician

Job Summary:

Standards of Care

1. Assists the patients with activities of daily living.
2. Assists the healthcare team by collecting, reporting, and documenting patient data.
3. Maintains high patient and family satisfaction by providing care that is based upon individual needs.

Essential Job Duties:

(These statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements.)

Standards of Performance

• Quality Care
  • The mobility technician systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of assigned duties throughout the unit.
• Performance Appraisal
  • Mobility technicians evaluate their own nursing practice in relation to standards and regulations.
• Education
  • Mobility technicians acquire and maintain current knowledge of their assigned duties.
• Collegiality
  • Mobility technicians interact with, and contribute to, the development of peers.
• Ethics
  • Mobility technicians deliver care in a nonjudgmental, nondiscriminatory, sensitive, and culturally competent manner.
• Collaboration
  • Mobility technicians collaborate with the client, family members, significant others, and health care providers in providing care.
• Communication
  • Mobility technicians communicate effectively with clients, families, and other health care professionals.

Secondary Job Duties That May be Reassigned:

1. Supportive of ordering process when needed.
2. Assists with maintaining the medical record.
3. Greets and assists guests to provide information and access to appropriate resources.
4. Assists with ordering supplies for the department while being fiscally responsible.
5. Assist nursing and physician therapy staff in reducing LOS, reducing mortality, need for longer rehabilitation and home health services and over all health care costs by prioritizing mobility of the patient including but not limited to ambulation, transfers, toileting, use of special equipment, and documentation of care.

Job Specifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Licensure: Not applicable
• Experience: Previous hospital or healthcare experience preferred