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Novant Health Mobility Technician - PRN in Winston Salem, North Carolina
Job Summary
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center is seeking a PRN 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.
PRN Schedule: weekend coverage (at least 1 per month) with the potential to cover weekday PTO, 8-10 hr. days depending on census.
Additional features of the role:
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
Retirement plus plan (effective day 1 of employment!) with up to 6% company match
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Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.
Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.
Licensure/Certification: Completion Novant Health sponsored training program, required. First Responder Certification, preferred.
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.
Additional Skills (preferred): Basic computer skills for documentation. Pursuit of a healthcare profession
Job Opening ID
79955