Mobility Program Technician

Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 370-bed not-for-profit Level 2 Trauma Center located in Carmichael California serving the areas of north Sacramento County and south Placer County for more than 50 years. It is one of the area’s largest and most comprehensive medical centers. 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.  

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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.

Experience: 

• Experience as a Nurse Assistant, Physical Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Athletic Trainer, or equivalent in a healthcare setting. (1 year of direct patient care.)
• Experience in providing education, training, and providing care in the acute hospital or critical care settings preferred.

Education: 

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

Licensure: 

• Certified Athletic Trainer, Certified Nurse Assistant, Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant or Certified OCC Therapy Assistant.
• Basic Life Support Certification.

Special Skills:

• Computer skills-Sheets, Doc and Slides Data Collection and Analysis
• Understanding and application of various
• Patient Handling Devices
• Strong intrapersonal communication skills (verbal and written)
• Experience using safe patient handling equipment and a strong background in understanding its value and impact on reducing injuries and patient outcomes; including facility assessments for new construction and remodels of patient care areas.