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Virtua Health · 2 weeks ago

Mobility Technician, Acute Care (Full-time), Camden

Camden, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Virtua Health is a healthcare organization seeking a Mobility Technician for their acute care setting. The role involves assisting in patient mobility and safety under the supervision of licensed professionals, contributing to patient satisfaction and care delivery.

Health Care

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

Qualification

Patient handlingMobility assistanceMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelCPR CertificationCommunication skills

Required

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)

Minimum high school diploma or GED

CPR Certification