What We Offer:
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center is seeking a full-time Mobility Technician to join their rehabilitation team! The Mobility Tech provides and documents assistance to patients with mobility including transfers and ambulation, comfort measures, and maintains a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Mobility Tech Supervisor. Works in collaboration with the Nursing Team, communicating with nursing prior to and following patient mobility activities. Assists in the provision of safe mobilization in a manner to promote the patient’s functional ability and lead to improved quality of life. Completes assigned, routine, non-treatment activities, which are pre-determined for each patient by the Mobility Tech program to maintain function and assist with mobility.
Schedule:
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40 hr/wk
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8-10 hr days depending on census
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Monday-Friday, 9am-5:30pm
Additional features of the role:
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Competitive benefits and generous PTO accrual (with a sellback option!)
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Retirement plus plan (effective day 1 of employment!) with up to 6% company match
What We're Looking For:
- Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.
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Licensure/Certification: Completion Novant Health sponsored training program, required. First Responder Certification, preferred.
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Additional Skills (required): Upon completion of the Novant Health sponsored training program, the mobility tech works within the guidelines of mobility program and Novant Health policies and procedures. Must exhibit strong communication skills; ability to write effectively; effective computer skills, and strong customer service skills.
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Additional Skills (preferred): Basic computer skills for documentation. Pursuit of a healthcare profession.
What You'll Do:
- Mobility tech role focuses on maintaining independent ambulatory ability of patients during hospital stay by participating in daily walking program and out of bed activities.
- This position works under the rehabilitation team and partners closely on the unit with the nursing team to identify appropriate patients for program.
- Preferred Experience: CNA, rehab aide, mobility tech, direct patient care experience, student in PT/OT/PTA/OTA program
