Mobility Technician - Giles at Carilion Clinic – Galax, Virginia

Position Title:Mobility Technician - Giles
Location: Galax, Virginia
Position Type: Full time
Req ID: R150665

Description: Employment Status:Full timeShift:Day (United States of America)Facility:199 Hospital Dr - GalaxRequisition Number:R150665 Mobility Technician - Giles (Open)How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:The Mobility Technician supports Carilion's hallmarks of service excellence and quality for all job responsibilities. Works with patients to restore highest or maintain their highest possible functional level. Performs individualize activity plan of maintenance walking.

The Mobility Technician

• Provides direct Early Mobility care and delegated tasks as assigned, completing work accurately, safely and in a timely manner.

• Participates in team meetings providing patient progress.

• Follows the plan of care directives.

• Participates in QA programs related to function.

• Performs vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, and oxygen level before activity begins or other mobility care prior to ambulation. Incorporates monitoring equipment during activity session as instructed and reports needs to supervising nurse, CTL, Charge Nurse, or Director.

• Initiates Coordination/schedule mobility plan with nursing to allow successful completion of activity sessions. Utilizes knowledge of patients schedule such as dialysis, tests, and procedures when coordinating mobility plan.

• Understands the duties of the Early Mobility Program and assists with interpreting and providing orientation and ongoing education to staff.

• Documents in patients electronic medical record using daily note format.

• Executes effective time management skills by utilizing walking lists, self-scheduling effectively, and meeting productivity expectations.

What We Require:

Education: High school Diploma or equivalent education required.

Life Support: AHA BLS - HCP certification required.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Completes hospital orientation and yearly requirements for performance evaluation. Completes unit orientation and mobility competencies and maintains annual competencies. Good interpersonal skills and effective communication. Ability to work in a fast paced and often changing healthcare environment. Basic knowledge of computer skills to perform data entry for changes and/or completing of activity plan. Must possess the capability to understand medical terminology.

This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Recruiter:

JASON BISHOP

Recruiter Email:

jabishop1@carilionclinic.org

For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic

Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away.

When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

About Us:

Carilion Clinic is where you can make your own path.

Here, you’ll find a special place to create your career—one where talents are embraced, discoveries are made, and care makes a real difference.

The success of Carilion Clinic relies on talented, passionate individuals like you, each offering their unique skills, ideas, and perspectives. Make your tomorrow with us.

This is Carilion Clinic ...

An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, fully dedicated, and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, and multi-specialty physician practices spanning southwestern Virginia.

Join us and begin your career in a place where every day is a new adventure of creating the future of health care.