Luminis Health

Title: Patient Mobility Tech

Department: Emergency Department

Reports to: Clinical Director - Nursing

Job Code/Cost Center: 20200-10027-002062

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Objective:

Patient mobility associate performs mobility techniques in accordance to the departmental protocols and standards. Educate the patient and family on the need to reposition. Encourage patients who can reposition independently to do so. Also responsible to the timely courteous and competent transportation of patients as needed. Perform messenger services such as retrieval and delivery or products and/or equipment to appropriate areas, provide assistance to all nursing/ancillary personnel to facilitate patient care activities

Essential Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Identify the patients who require turning and repositioningProvide explanation to the patient you are planning to repositionIdentify conditions causing patients not to reposition themselves

Educational/Experience Requirements:

High school Graduate or equivalent.Current CPR/BLS as approved by the American

RequiredLicense/Certifications:

None

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands -

Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position.  This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.