Rehab Tech

3 weeks ago

Jackson, United States Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System Full time
Job Description

Assists the therapists/therapist assistants in transporting, lifting, transferring and treating patients. Assists in conducting general patient activity programs under the supervision of the therapists/therapist assistants. Maintains equipment, supplies and facilities. Reports to Assistant Director, Clinical Coordinator and/or Senior Rehab Technician as indicated.

Responsibilities

  • Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance and safety.
  • Transports patients to/from therapy programs appropriately considering the patient's age, diagnosis and physical and mental limitations.
  • Assists in conducting specified treatment activities; observes patients in treatment activities and reports observations to therapists/therapist assistants.
  • Prepares treatment areas, patients and equipment for treatments. Provides assistance to professional staff as needed during patient evaluations and treatments.
  • Assures that department is clean, neat and orderly.
  • Performs tech duties in assigned areas.
  • Labels defective equipment; completes assigned maintenance duties.
  • Orders and maintains established levels of supplies.
  • Performs clerical duties such as filing, errands and answering the telephone upon request.
  • Attends meetings as required.
  • Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.
  • Performs other duties as assigned or requested to enhance the department.

Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or equivalent

Experience: Prior training or experience in related environment is preferred.

Special Skills: Employee must demonstrate ability to recognize patients' individual needs based on medical conditions, age (infants, pediatrics, adolescents, young adults, middle-aged and geriatric), limitations and planned procedures.

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