Mobility Technician - Delnor Resource Team Part Time Rotating

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

The schedule for this position is 20 hours per week with three 4-hour shifts during the week (flexible PM shift M - F) and 8-hours every Saturday (flexible day shift) required. 

The Mobility Technician reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

• Assists patients with mobility and ambulation when the skilled care of rehabilitation professional is not indicated. Works under the direction and supervision of the charge nurse of the unit and the senior therapist on the rehabilitation team.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains patient rooms in a clean and neat manner, keeping the patient's environment up to safety standards upon entering and leaving a room. 
• Consistently demonstrates hourly rounding key behaviors. 
• Follows standard precautions and infection control policies and procedures consistently. 

• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly, cleans equipment according to standards. 
• Performs patient ambulation responsibilities as appropriate and safe as trained by the rehabilitation staff.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care under the direction of the RN.
• Provides explanation to patient and family prior to administering care to patients; answers questions within scope of practice.

Required:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Certified Nursing Assistant
• Physical Demand Requirement:
  • Physical demands required for this role include lift/carry up to 50 pounds and a push/pull force up to 55 pounds

Preferred:

• Rehab or Patient Care Technician/CNA experience

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.