Senior Activity Based Tech, Frazier Rehab Institute, Pediatric NeuroRecovery, 8a-4:30p

Job Description

The Activity-Based Technician (ABT) Sr. provides a direct supportive role in the delivery of activity-based therapy services. The ABT prepares the patients for treatment and assists in providing activity-based therapy interventions. The employee functions as an effective team member and contributes to the development and achievement of department and organizational goals and objectives.

Essential Functions

• Assists in the delivery of care according to acceptable practice guidelines and in compliance with department policies and procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed clinician
• Performs departmental operational duties as assigned
• Captures patient responses to treatment as they occur to the primary clinician to ensure continuity of care; communicates any incident or unusual occurrence and completes the appropriate forms, as necessary, according to department policy
• Prepares and coordinates use of equipment with other health care professionals and consistently returns equipment to proper storage area in good working order
• Ensures completion of departmental compliance logs for a safe environment of care
• Provides education and training opportunities for ABT and new hire skill and knowledge development

Other Functions

• Remains accessible to departmental team members, notifying each of any situations that would remove them from their assigned area
• Notifies appropriate team members of any cancellations and cancellation reasons
• Absorbs workload during decreased patient care periods to complete non-patient care responsibilities and demonstrates effective time management
• Maintains skills necessary to operate equipment properly and educate others
• Affirmative action statement: UofL Health is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment practices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

Education

Additional Job Description: Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, physiology, or health related field or high school diploma/GED/ equivalent AND two years of experience in activity-based practice setting (required)

Experience

• At least six (6) months of patient care experience in an activity-based practice setting (preferred)

Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)

Job Competency

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities critical to this role: Ability to lead intervention-related research protocol according to standard operating procedures as directed
• Demonstrates thorough understanding of department/organization policies and procedures by implementing them appropriately
• Able to organize and adjust daily work priorities to meet the demands of each operational day, as demonstrated by ensuring coverage and coordinating an effective workflow
• Able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats and adjust communication style as appropriate to meet the needs of the audience
• Able to critically think through complex situations and appropriately identifies when to escalate issues
• Demonstrates problem-solving and inductive reasoning skills to propose solutions to operational issues
• Reasoning Ability: Demonstrates knowledge of human anatomy and physiology; demonstrates skills necessary to operate equipment properly
• Computer Skills: Must have the capacity to learn other relevant systems and databases, as needed

Additional Responsibilities

• Commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
• Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
• Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community