Mobility Technician, Acute Care - (Full-time 40hrs/week), Willingboro Hospital
Mobility Technician, Acute Care - (Full-time 40hrs/week), Willingboro Hospital
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At Virtua Health we exist for one reason to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether thats wellness and prevention experienced specialists life-changing care or something in-between we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.
If you live or work in South Jersey exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14000 colleagues including over 2850 skilled and compassionate doctors physician assistants and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies treatments and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report weve received multiple awards for quality safety and outstanding work environment.
In addition to five hospitals seven emergency departments seven urgent care centers and more than 280 otherlocations were committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through ourEat Well food access program telehealth home health rehabilitation mobile screenings paramedic programs and convenient online scheduling. Were also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences and the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.
Location:
Willingboro - 220 Sunset RoadEmployment Type:
EmployeeEmployment Classification:
RegularTime Type:
Full timeWork Shift:
1st Shift (United States of America)Total Weekly Hours:
40Additional Locations:
Job Information:
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
Hourly Rate: $17.65 - $22.87 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicants 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.For more benefits information click here.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
