Technician, Mobility, Acute Rehabilitation
Lifepoint Health®, Hickory, NC, United States
Job Details
Facility Name:
Frye Regional Medical Center
Position:
Mobility Technician, Acute Hospital
Schedule:
8‑hour shifts, holiday rotation, some weekend may be required
Shift:
Full‑time days
Position Summary
The Mobility Technician assists clinical staff and members of the interprofessional healthcare team under the direct supervision of clinical staff within an inpatient setting. Duties include patient mobility, functional activities, transporting patients to and from treatment areas, and a variety of basic clerical functions. The role requires safe judgment and delivering exceptional patient care per department guidelines to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service.
Essential Functions
Works collaboratively with department nursing staff and physicians to provide assistance to patients, identified needs, and patient mobility.
Organizes materials and supplies in the appropriate work areas prior to patient arrival, including cleaning/disinfecting and gathering equipment.
Assists with equipment storage and supply procurement, keeping hallways and room egress free of clutter.
Assists with responding to patient falls.
Models behaviors and skills, through peer‑to‑peer accountability, toward improving department patient‑satisfaction scores.
Supports initiatives to prevent pressure injuries, patient falls, and hospital‑acquired infections by following infection‑control processes and conducting hand‑hygiene audits.
Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned; this description is not exhaustive.
Physical demands include the ability to perform essential functions; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Required Skills
Critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision; must handle stressful environments and act appropriately.
Flexibility in scheduling and ability to work all shift patterns, including weekends and holidays, to ensure continuity of care.
Education / Certification
High school diploma or equivalent required.
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package with company match.
Employee Well‑being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
EEOC Statement
Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
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Facility Name:
Frye Regional Medical Center
Position:
Mobility Technician, Acute Hospital
Schedule:
8‑hour shifts, holiday rotation, some weekend may be required
Shift:
Full‑time days
Position Summary
The Mobility Technician assists clinical staff and members of the interprofessional healthcare team under the direct supervision of clinical staff within an inpatient setting. Duties include patient mobility, functional activities, transporting patients to and from treatment areas, and a variety of basic clerical functions. The role requires safe judgment and delivering exceptional patient care per department guidelines to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service.
Essential Functions
Works collaboratively with department nursing staff and physicians to provide assistance to patients, identified needs, and patient mobility.
Organizes materials and supplies in the appropriate work areas prior to patient arrival, including cleaning/disinfecting and gathering equipment.
Assists with equipment storage and supply procurement, keeping hallways and room egress free of clutter.
Assists with responding to patient falls.
Models behaviors and skills, through peer‑to‑peer accountability, toward improving department patient‑satisfaction scores.
Supports initiatives to prevent pressure injuries, patient falls, and hospital‑acquired infections by following infection‑control processes and conducting hand‑hygiene audits.
Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned; this description is not exhaustive.
Physical demands include the ability to perform essential functions; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Required Skills
Critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision; must handle stressful environments and act appropriately.
Flexibility in scheduling and ability to work all shift patterns, including weekends and holidays, to ensure continuity of care.
Education / Certification
High school diploma or equivalent required.
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package with company match.
Employee Well‑being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
EEOC Statement
Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
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