Mobility Technician

UPMC Hamot is hiring a Mobility Technician to join 8 South Neurology!

Hours: Monday- Friday 7am-3:30pm

Overview: The Mobility Tech is responsible for routinely mobilizing patients within their assigned departments, following established policies and procedures, and working under the direction of an interdisciplinary team (Nurse, Physical/Occupational Therapy, and Physician). Duties include helping patients walk, assisting them to chairs for meals, using lifts for bed-bound patients, monitoring vital signs, applying telemetry, and assisting with basic needs like filling water pitchers, helping to the restroom, and setting up meal trays.

Title and Salary will be determined based upon education and experience. 

Responsibilities:

• Suggests and supports changes within the unit. Takes responsibility for assignments and views problems as challenges.  
• Demonstrates awareness of the impact of behavior on unit efficiency.  
• Supports department projects and quality initiatives. Reports equipment malfunctions to the appropriate department.  
• Develops and maintains productive relationships with patients and colleagues through accountability, enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment. 
• Provides patient care, including assisting with daily ambulation based on individual patient needs.  
• Collaborates with Rehabilitation Services and Nursing Staff to ensure proper patient ambulation.  
• Requests assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed.  
• Participates in self-review as requested by the Transport supervisor. Communicates clearly and effectively with all members of the healthcare team.  
• Understands cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in healthcare professions. Supports safety in the workplace for patients and self.  
• Establishes effective communication with other departments.  
• Builds professional and respectful relationships with staff, patients, and family members.  
• Receives feedback and direction constructively.  Identifies and communicates learning needs to the Transport supervisor.  
• Takes action to improve knowledge, skills, and performance. Notifies RN of any changes in patient condition.  
• Contributes to unit activities, such as responding to call lights, answering telephones, passing meal trays, and transporting patients.  
• Documents activities in the medical record according to procedures.  
• Complies with safety policies, procedures, and standard precautions. Completes assigned work promptly and productively.  
• Adheres strictly to all patient care and hospital information policies and procedures.