Novant Health

Mobility Technician

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Job Description

Facility: FMH - Forsyth Medical Center

Locations: Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Categories: Allied Health

Position Type: ['PRN']

Work Schedule Details: up to 2 weekends per month, consistent weekday coverage

Job Opening ID: ['183762']

What We Offer

Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center is hiring a PRN Mobility Technician to join their rehabilitation team! This role is ideal for candidates in a rehabilitation program or applying for one. The Mobility Tech provides and documents assistance to patients with mobility including transfers and ambulation, comfort measures, and maintains a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Mobility Tech Supervisor. Works in collaboration with the Nursing Team, communicating with nursing prior to and following patient mobility activities. Assists in the provision of safe mobilization in a manner to promote the patient’s functional ability and lead to improved quality of life. Completes assigned, routine, non-treatment activities, which are pre-determined for each patient by the Mobility Tech program to maintain function and assist with mobility.

Schedule: PRN, 9am-5:30pm

  • up to 2 weekends per month, consistent weekday coverage

Additional features of the mobility tech role:

  • Full access to Medbridge to maintain CEUs
  • Retirement plus plan (effective day 1 of employment!) with up to 6% company match

What You'll Do

  • work closely with nursing and rehabilitation teams
  • ambulate patients who are mostly independently mobile
  • use walking program to help prevent debilitation during hospital stay

What We're Looking For

  • Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.
  • Experience: Completion Novant Health sponsored training program, required. First Responder Certification, preferred.
  • Additional Skills (required): Upon completion of the Novant Health sponsored training program, the mobility tech works within the guidelines of mobility program and Novant Health policies and procedures. Must exhibit strong communication skills; ability to write effectively; effective computer skills, and strong customer service skills.
  • Additional Skills (preferred): Basic computer skills for documentation. Pursuit of a healthcare profession.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

183762

Novant Health

About Novant Health

Novant Health is an integrated network of more than 850 locations, including 19 hospitals, more than 700 physician clinics and urgent care centers, outpatient facilities, and imaging and pharmacy services. This network supports a seamless and personalized healthcare experience for communities in North Carolina and South Carolina. Novant Health is nationally recognized for our unwavering commitment to safety and the highest quality care, and we serve as a catalyst for healthcare transformation through clinical trials, leading-edge research, innovative care delivery models and robust virtual care networks. The expertise and empathy of our 40,000 team members along with more than 8,300 independent and employed clinicians are at the heart of Our Cause as industry leaders caring for communities across the Carolinas. In 2023, Novant Health provided more than $1.6 billion in community benefit, including financial assistance and services.

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Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Charlotte, NC
Year Founded
1997
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