Mobility Tech - Acute Care - Ortho Surgical - Full-Time Day shift

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Work Shift Job Summary:

Mobility Tech

• Full-Time Day shift In support and collaboration with the WellStar policy and procedure: Nurse Driven Patient Mobility for Acute Care Patients (AC-83), the Mobility Technician is responsible for providing non-skilled support services to patients to assist with their mobility.

This individual will assist the patients with ambulation, transfers, and positioning in the bed or chair. The Mobility Technician will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to facilitate safe mobilization of patients to preserve strength, mobility status, and functional independence. The type and extent of mobilization will be guided by the nurse GUAG assessment of mobility level in coordination with the therapy recommendations for nursing mobility.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Mobilizes patients according to pre-determined levels. Documents in EMR according to guidelines. Employs appropriate durable medical equipment (walker, gait belt) to assist in safe mobility. Observes skin for signs of breakdown and reports to nurse. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

GED General or High School Diploma General-Preferred Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. BLS-I

• Basic Life Support
• Instructor or BLS
• Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS
• Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

Required Minimum Experience:

Minimum 1 year Prior work experience in a health care setting providing direct patient care. Required or Minimum 1 year Care Partner experience desirable

Preferred Required Minimum Skills:

Communication Skills High Customer Service High Basic knowledge of medical terminology Medium Physical ability to lift, support and ambulate patients High Physical ability to perform repeated bending, lifting and ascend/descend stairs High Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia's largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life

• and our team members are the foundation of that care.

Mission, Vision & Values At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients' and team members' expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.

OUR MISSION

To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

OUR VISION

Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time.

OUR VALUES

We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice Culture of Excellence Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality. Featured on the FORTUNE "100 Best Companies to Work For" list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.