Virtua Health
Mobility Technician, Acute Care - (Full-time 40hrs/week), Mount Holly Hospital
Virtua Health, Mount Holly, New Jersey, United States, 08060
Virtua Health Job Opportunity
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. 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. 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 Hourly Rate: $17.65 - $22.87 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant's experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
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. 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. 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 Hourly Rate: $17.65 - $22.87 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant's experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.