What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rehab Tech position at CommonSpirit Health?
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our PRN Rehab Tech, you will assist licensed therapists in providing therapeutic care and support to patients undergoing rehabilitation.Every day you will prepare treatment areas, help patients with exercises and mobility, manage equipment, and maintain a safe and organized clinical environment as delegated.To be successful, you will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to supporting patient progress and therapist needs within the rehabilitation setting.
- Receives work assignments and information concerning the preparation for, and performance of, therapy activities from the Therapist. May provide set up and supervision, as directed by a therapist, for routine treatments such as: whirlpool and paraffin baths, ultrasound, gait training, exercise and the application of hot and cold packs; using techniques in a safe and acceptable manner.
- Observes patients during treatments and notifies Therapist of any physical distress or equipment malfunctioning. Records patient and treatment data in the patient’s medical record as directed.
- Transports, prepares/positions patient for a treatment or evaluation, as directed by a therapist. Obtains necessary equipment, materials and supplies from storage areas and prepares them for use.
- Performs clerical functions to include: patient registration, scheduling, charge entry, faxing, photocopying and delivery of therapy notes/records to the appropriate physician(s) or other hospital personnel.
- Periodically inventories supplies. Assists with ordering, stocking and cleaning of departmental equipment and supplies.
- Authorized to make entries in the medical record, consistent with and limited to the scope of the job duties and any applicable licensure.
Job Requirements
Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association
Preferred
- Prior experience working in a rehabilitation or other health care facility with direct patient care
Where You’ll Work
CHI Health Immanuel, located in North Omaha just off of I-680 on 72nd Street, offers a full-service hospital, cancer center, rehabilitation center, specialty spine hospital and more. For well over a century, our commitment to serve our community inspires our staff to provide the highest quality of care to all who we have the privilege to serve.
Salary : $16 - $23