Rehab Tech

About The Job

General Summary of Position

The Rehabilitation Technician performs a variety of clerical and patient care duties essential to the daily operation. These duties include but are not limited to assisting with medical record operations daily; greeting, registering, and escorting patients; completing set-ups and clean-up for patient care; performing other patient-care duties as determined by the therapist.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards.
• Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Greets all patients professionally and communicates effectively with patients, families, and all members of the rehabilitation team. Informs therapist of patient arrival and escorts patient as needed.
• Prepares treatment rooms and areas for evaluations and treatment.
• Timely and punctually addresses the needs and expectations of the therapists and patients, demonstrating effective time management. Maintains and updates an accurate daily schedule.
• Aids in patient treatment as directed by therapist and/or provides coverage as appropriate and needed. Under the close supervision of a therapist, may assist with predetermined well-defined treatment sessions to include but not limited to exercise programs, ambulation, transfer activities, functional activities, ADLs, balance activities, splinting/bracing, preparation for wound care, preparations for a swallowing study.
• Routinely stocks linen cabinets and maintains appropriate levels of linen. Empties dirty linen hampers as indicated or as requested by supervisor.
• Maintains all clinical supply par levels according to established levels and assists with inspection and labeling of items before placing in storage. Assists in the ordering of new supplies as directed by their supervisor.
• Informs supervisor of patient and clinical system maintenance workflow and other clinical processes on a regular basis.
• Fulfills established policies and procedures for cleaning and maintaining and calibrating all equipment (mat tables, mats, clinic surfaces, paraffin modalities, hot pack machine, etc.). Cleans mat tables and all equipment after every use. Assists with ensuring that all equipment is put in its proper place and that the treatment areas and storage rooms are neat and orderly. Reports any broken or missing equipment to supervisor.
• Performs all administrative tasks and clerical duties as assigned. Prepares the schedule for the next day. Adheres to schedules to maintain efficient patient care delivery. Answers telephones as needed with the correct salutation and a smile in their voice. Completes other administrative assignments or duties as requested.
• Anticipates any potential safety issues. Recognizes the need for and requests professional assistance with patient's condition changes and communicates effectively with appropriate professionals.
• Participates in meetings and on committees as requested by supervisor.

Minimal Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required. 1-year certificate from college or technical school preferred.
• Experience: 6 months related experience and/or training preferred.
• Licenses and Certifications: CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required. Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Able to work in a team environment; organized, timely, detail-oriented, pleasant and friendly attitude; customer service skills for interacting with patients including communicating with patients and family members of diverse ages and backgrounds; takes initiative in following through with all procedures and policies; effective communication; ability to read and follow written instructions from a licensed therapist. Verbal and written communication skills. Basic computer skills preferred.

Pay

This position has a hiring range of USD $18.40 - USD $29.74 /Hr.