Rehabilitation Services Technician

About the role

This is a PRN position with our Adult Surgical Step-down Unit at University Hospital. Performs designated routine patient care tasks under the direct supervision of the clinician(s). Assists the clinician to provide safe mobility and positioning of the patient as needed. Maintains and cleans treatment areas and equipment. Participates in operational aspects of the department and maintains performance improvement activities as required. Participates in all infection control, department equipment training, regulatory compliance, organizational safety and fire safety programs. Orders, distributes and maintains designated and appropriate inventory of department related supplies. May perform scheduling, customer service and some clerical duties.

Responsibilities

• Performs designated routine patient care tasks under the direct supervision of the clinician(s).
• Affords assistance to clinicians in providing safe mobility and positioning of the patient as needed.
• Maintains and cleans treatment areas and equipment.
• Participates in operational aspects of the department and maintains performance improvement activities as required.
• Engages in infection control, department equipment training, regulatory compliance, organizational safety, and fire safety programs.
• Orders, distributes, and maintains designated and appropriate inventory of department related supplies.
• May perform scheduling, customer service, and some clerical duties.
• Rehabilitation Technicians can transport medications to/from the patient treatment room for patient treatment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA within 6 months of hire.
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• Requires successful completion of the rehabilitation technician training program within 3 months of hire.
• 1-3 years of experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Rehab experience preferred.
• Requires familiarity with patient lifting and handling procedures.

Qualifications

• Requires familiarity with patient lifting and handling procedures.

Skills

• Basic Life Support certification through the AHA within 6 months of hire.
• Advanced life support certifications as required by unit/department specialty.
• Familiarity with patient lifting and handling procedures.

Benefits

These are just a few reasons why applying for your career with IU Health is a good choice. We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

TBD.