Mobility Program Technician - Carmichael - ref. k26766019

Overview:

Dedicated to the community’s well-being our staff and volunteers provide excellence in care for our patients each year. Mercy San Juan Medical Center has received recognition for being a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery along with Certificates of Excellence in Perinatal Care Hip- and Knee- Replacement.

Responsibilities:

Assists the facility in establishing a culture of safety by educating staff on the decision-making process related to the utilization of safe patient handling equipment when mobilizing patients.

• Assist leaders and staff to organize, launch, and sustain the facility’s early and ongoing progressive mobility programs for

• Participate and contribute expertise to other initiatives that support patient outcomes such as; fall and pressure ulcer

• Promote awareness and SPHM programs to internal and external entities (i.e. ambulance and fire services and nursing

• Collaborate with and assist SPHM, Rehab, Nursing, and Respiratory Therapy leaders with analyzing data, identifying and

• Initiate/participate in unit based meetings relating to early and ongoing progressive mobility efforts/ programs that seek to

identify risks and opportunities within the organization

Qualifications:

Minimum Required:

• Experience as a Nurse Assistant, Physical Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Athletic Trainer, or equivalent in a healthcare setting.
• 2 years of direct patient care

Education:

• Certified Athletic Training, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapy Assistant, or Certified Nurse Assistant.

Preferred:

• Experience in providing education, training, and providing care in the acute hospital or critical care settings preferred.