What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Mobility Technician- South Lake Hospital- Rehab- Days position at PRINCETON BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER?
Position Summary
Performs designated routine patient ambulation/mobility who work under the general direction of the nursing staff or therapist to meet patient mobilization demands in acute patient setting.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Education/Training
High school diploma or GED required. Patient care experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
Licensure/Certification
Must Complete And Be Certified In
BLS/HealthCare Provider certification by the American Heart Association – renewed every two years.
Experience
Preferred experience in a patient care setting or a customer service role
Performs designated routine patient ambulation/mobility who work under the general direction of the nursing staff or therapist to meet patient mobilization demands in acute patient setting.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- 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
Education/Training
High school diploma or GED required. Patient care experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
Licensure/Certification
Must Complete And Be Certified In
BLS/HealthCare Provider certification by the American Heart Association – renewed every two years.
Experience
Preferred experience in a patient care setting or a customer service role
