What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mobility Tech Full time - Voorhees position at VIRTUA?
Job Summary:
Performs activities specific to patient safety and mobility under supervision of a licensed PT or Registered Nurse while following Progressive Mobility duties as well as safe and efficient transportation of patients from setting to setting in the acute care hospital.
Position Responsibilities:
Assists therapy and inpatient staff with patient care as directed.
Responsible for assisting in ongoing patient mobility including bed mobility/repositioning, transfers, and ambulation of hospital inpatients with the goal of improving/maintaining patient mobility to decrease deconditioning, risk of falls, pressure ulcers, extremity contractures and length of stay.
Reinforces education of patient and family/responsible party regarding individual care needs and safety issues.
Participates in Virtua patient satisfaction initiatives and goals.
Provides for a safe environment and safe delivery of care.
Position Qualifications Required:
Required Experience:
Computer competency-working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to learn and demonstrate competency in proper and safe patient handling including repositioning/bed mobility, transfer/lifting, and progressive ambulation using appropriate assistive devices as needed (cane, walker, crutches).
Required Education:
Minimum high school diploma or GED
Training / Certification / Licensure:
CPR Certification
