Mobility Program Technician

Works under the direction of the Rehab Manager to participate in the development, implementation, continuous improvement, and ongoing sustainability of the facility's progressive mobility programs. Provides support to the safe patient handling, rehab, nursing, and respiratory teams to facilitate and coordinate the resources and staff needed to safely engage patients in early and ongoing progressive mobility programs. 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.

Required

• High School Graduate general studies and Two years of direct patient care in the last three years., upon hire or
• High School GED general studies and Two years of direct patient care in the last three years., upon hire and
• Experience using safe patient handling equipment and a strong background in understanding its value and impact on reducing injuries and patient outcomes and

Licensure and Certifications

• Basic Life Support - CPR
• Certified Nursing Assistant: CA
• Athletic Trainer: CA
• Occupational Therapy Assistant: CA
• Physical Therapy Assistant: CA

Preferred

• Experience in providing education,training, and providing care in the acutehospital or critical care settings

Founded in 1967, Dignity Health - Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 377-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Carmichael, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy San Juan Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the highest level of stroke care certification awarded by The Joint Commission.

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