Mobility Technician - Cardiac Flex Team - FT

**This position is located at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital**

The Cardiac Flex Team is a float pool team that help support the acuity and staffing needs of the CVI surgery units. They have competencies for vascular ICU and cardiac surgery ICU.

This position is full time, working Monday-Thursday with occasional weekend requirements

Supports Carilion's hallmarks of service excellence and quality for all job responsibilities. Works with patients to restore highest or maintain their highest possible functional level. Performs individualize activity plan of maintenance walking.

• Provides direct Early Mobility care and delegated tasks as assigned, completing work accurately, safely and in a timely manner
• Participates in team meetings providing patient progress
• Follows the plan of care directives
• Participates in QA programs related to function
• Performs vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, and oxygen level before activity begins or other mobility care prior to ambulation. Incorporates monitoring equipment during activity session as instructed and reports needs to supervising nurse, CTL, Charge Nurse, or Director
• Initiates Coordination/schedule mobility plan with nursing to allow successful completion of activity sessions. Utilizes knowledge of patient's schedule such as dialysis, tests, and procedures when coordinating mobility plan
• Understands the duties of the Early Mobility Program and assists with interpreting and providing orientation and ongoing education to staff
• Documents in patients electronic medical record using daily note format.
• Executes effective time management skills by utilizing walking lists, self-scheduling effectively, and meeting productivity expectations