Mobility Technician, Med Surg Telemetry

Overview

Mobility Technician, Med Surg Telemetry, full time, days. 7a-3 : 30p.

JOB SUMMARY

Assists in providing patient care and treatment in accordance with the Division of Nursing Standards. Promotes mobility and safety for all patients on unit. Supports purposeful rounding and maintains environment to minimize the risk for falls. Participates in turning schedules for patients at risk of pressure injuries. The age of population served is neonate to geriatric or as defined in unit-specific structural standards in the assigned area.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing patient care and treatment per Nursing Standards.
• Promote mobility and safety for all patients on unit.
• Support purposeful rounding and maintain safe environment to minimize fall risk.
• Participate in turning schedules for patients at risk of pressure injuries.
• Adapt to unit-specific population needs (neonates to geriatric as defined).

Qualifications

Education & Training : High School diploma or equivalent. Certified by the Maryland State Board of Nursing as a Nursing Assistant required. Current BLS required.

Work Orientation & Experience : Two (2) years' experience as Certified Nursing Assistant. Experience in acute care is preferred.

Skills & Abilities : a) read, write and comprehend medical terminology; b) effectively convey verbal and written information; c) follow directions; d) perform simple mathematical calculations correctly; e) respond to emergency situations appropriately; f) adapt hours of availability to variable and changing needs of the hospital, including all shifts; g) effectively function as a member of a collaborative team; h) organize and manage time effectively, setting appropriate priorities; i) comply with OSHA standards; j) understand and respects importance of patient privacy and confidentiality; k) demonstrate cooperation with health team members, physicians, intra- and inter-departments, hospital and nursing administration; l) demonstrate competency with safe patient handling equipment, proper body mechanics and patient mobility.

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