Job Description

Join Cedars-Sinai!

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has been ranked the #1 hospital in California and #2 hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, 2022‑23

Cedars-Sinai was awarded the Advisory Board Company’s Workplace of the Year which is an award that recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. We also have a great benefits package and competitive compensation which explains why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals!

Why work here?

Beyond outstanding employee benefits including health and dental insurance, vacation, and a 403(b) we take pride in hiring the best employees. Our accomplished staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation.

A Little More About What You Will be Doing

Ambulatory Technician is responsible for the ambulation of hospitalized patients cleared for activity out of

bed. The AT performs their duties under the direction of a licensed care giver. It is required that the patient

mobility protocols according to Safe Patient Handling and Mobility (SPHM) are followed and that the AT will

maintain competency in SPHM skills. In addition to the CSMC SPHM policy, the AT is also expected to adhere to.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

•Ambulates patients in a safe and efficient manner, following orders in the patient chart.

•Provides patients with safe ambulation utilizing assistive devices as needed, such as walkers, crutches and

canes.

•Provides world class customer service to all patients, employees, and visitors.

•Reports unsafe working conditions and broken equipment to the supervisor.

•Cleans equipment before and after use.

•Adheres to CSMC policy for safe patient handling.

•Collaborates with nursing team regarding expected patient ambulation level and obtains input on type of

equipment to use.

•Advocates for a “no manual lifting” culture in the medical center

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Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• 1 or more years of experience in acute medical setting

Licenses/Certification

• BLS from the American Heart Association and/or the American Red Cross

Req ID : 3798

Working Title : Orthopaedics Ambulatory Technician - 8 Hour Days

Department : Dept of Orthopaedics

Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Job Category : Patient Services

Job Specialty : Patient Services

Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT

Primary Shift : Day

Shift Duration : 8 hour

Base Pay : $21 - $32.67

Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.