What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rehab Tech - PT/PRN position at ELECTRA HOSPITAL DISTRICT?
Assists therapists with operations pertaining to patients’ treatment and assists in the cleaning and maintenance of equipment and performs various office related tasks needed within the rehabilitation department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists therapists in the operations of proving rehabilitation services.
- Instruct, prepare, and reassure patient of treatment being performed.
- Assist with scheduling patients.
- Monitor and ensure patient safety during treatments.
- Assemble necessary rehabilitation equipment and accessories for treatments.
- Transport patients to and from department and assigned rooms in a safe manner and notify appropriate personnel.
- Communicate and treat patients in professional, honest, fair, and respectful manner at all times.
- Provide care appropriate for the patients served based on demonstrated knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
- Assess and interpret data on the patient’s status to identify patients’ requirements relative to their age specific needs and provide care needed as stipulated in departmental policy.
- Assist with clerical functions in the department.
- Gather and provide information as directed.
- Assist with maintaining patient and department files.
- Transcribe therapist dictation as directed.
- Assist in maintaining logs, charge tickets, and reports.
- Assist in maintaining stock levels of supplies and required equipment.
- Ensure inventory is adequately stocked with supplies necessary for efficient operation.
- Perform minor and preventative maintenance on equipment and ensure equipment is properly stored after use.
- Maintain adequate supply of linen in treatment rooms.
- Perform the cleaning and sterilization of equipment after use, treatment rooms and work areas.
- Report equipment problems to Rehabilitation Director.
OTHER SIGNIFICANT REQUIREMENTS:
- Maintain confidentiality on a daily basis.
- Work well with other employees.
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
- Follow standard precautions when providing direct patient care.
WHY EHD?
PEOPLE FIRST
Our staff is our most valued asset. Electra Hospital District operates eleven businesses that work as a team to provide complete continuity of care for our patients. We know that people make the difference and consider our team members the best in the business.
PEOPLE FIRST
Our staff is our most valued asset. Electra Hospital District operates eleven businesses that work as a team to provide complete continuity of care for our patients. We know that people make the difference and consider our team members the best in the business.
BENEFITS & COMPENSATION
It takes the best of the best to provide superior patient care. Our employees make a difference in our quality care, and we reward them for their dedication. We offer competitive, market-driven compensation and benefit plans.
It takes the best of the best to provide superior patient care. Our employees make a difference in our quality care, and we reward them for their dedication. We offer competitive, market-driven compensation and benefit plans.
CULTURE & SUPPORT
We believe that the best patient care comes from happy employees. At Electra Hospital District, we strive to create a family culture with open lines of communication. A dedicated employee appreciation committee provides year-round fun at all our locations.
We believe that the best patient care comes from happy employees. At Electra Hospital District, we strive to create a family culture with open lines of communication. A dedicated employee appreciation committee provides year-round fun at all our locations.
EDUCATION: High school graduate or equivalent required.
EXPERIENCE: One year experience in a medical setting preferred.
PERSONAL JOB-RELATED SKILLS: Effective oral and written communication skills. Familiar with operating computers and ability to utilize computer systems.
LICENSURE, REGISTRY, CERTIFICATIONS: Current CPR certification required.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Duties of the position require extended periods of standing and walking. Repeated bending, stooping and reaching. Pushing and pulling up to 150 pounds and carrying up to 75 pounds. Lifting up to 75 pounds and heavier lifting in transferring or supporting patients who may suddenly become weak or helpless.
Salary : $34,592 - $58,518