Sarasota Memorial Health Care System

Regional not-for-profit health system and hospitals

Mobility Technician

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 5

Full-timeSarasota, FL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Maintain active Florida licensure as a Certified Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, or Paramedic; alternatively, qualifying military Hospital Corpsman, Combat Medic Specialist, or Aerospace Medical Service Specialist credentials, or national Emergency Medical Technician licensure, are accepted.
Alternatively, hold Patient Care Technician or Certified Nursing Assistant certification through successful completion of an approved program and obtain a Florida Certified Nursing Assistant license within 120 days of graduation.
Have a high school diploma, GED, or certificate.
Complete required background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Responsibilities

Perform designated routine patient-mobilization tasks under the on-site supervision of the delegating nurse or therapist.
Coordinate daily unit-specific patient-mobilization activities.
Document activities in the electronic medical record.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Department

Mobility Techs
Job Summary

Performs designated routine patient mobilization tasks. Duties are of a supportive nature and are performed only with the on-site supervision of the delegating nurse or therapist. This position does not interpret referrals, perform evaluation procedures, initiate or adjust treatment programs, assume responsibility for planning patient care, and/or discuss medical diagnosis with patients. Coordinates daily unit specific patient mobilization activities, documents in EMR, and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

- Require one of the following: 1.) Florida licensure as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Paramedic, or a military Hospital Corpsman, Combat Medic Specialist, or Aerospace Medical Service Specialist; or National licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT); which must be maintained active during employment; or 2.) Patient Care Technician (PCT) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification: Provide certification of successful completion of an SMH approved program, and successfully obtain a Florida CNA license within 120 days of graduation.

Mandatory Education

HS EQ: High School Diploma, GED or Certificate

Employment Screening Requirements

As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

About the Company

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System

Regional not-for-profit health system and hospitals

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System provides regional hospital and outpatient care in Southwest Florida, operating two acute-care hospitals (the flagship 897-bed Sarasota hospital and SMH-Venice with 212 beds), two freestanding ERs, and a network of outpatient centers with over 2,500 medical staff. Care is delivered across emergency, inpatient, and outpatient services within a single regional network to ensure coordinated, comprehensive treatment. It is the region's only public, not-for-profit health system, serving as a safety net for uninsured and underinsured, which helps it offer broad access and community-focused care. Its goal is to provide accessible, high-quality health care to residents through an integrated network that meets diverse needs.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Sarasota, FL
Founded: 1925

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