Therapy Technician PRN

About the role

The Therapy Technician, working under the supervision of a licensed therapist, provides support care to patients and therapy staff, integrating company values into daily practice.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes and delivers basic patient care, including toileting, bathing, linen and clothing changes, freshwater and ice, ambulating, comfort measures, and other patient needs.
• Transfers patients utilizing proper body mechanics and safe patient handling techniques.
• Documents vital signs, measures and records intake and output, weights, etc.
• Reports any changes observed in condition or behavior of patient to appropriate nursing or therapy personnel.
• Consults with Therapist and other members of the interdisciplinary team for the delivery of patient care.
• Responds to patient and family calls and requests.
• Assists in preparing and maintaining the gymnasium unit.
• Assists in maintaining a physical, social, and psychological environment conducive to aiding in patient comfort and healing.
• Assists with admission, discharge, and transfer of patients.
• May be required to work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies.
• Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Assesses the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions.
• Complies with appropriate and approved safety and Infection Prevention standards.
• Maintains regular attendance in keeping with assigned work schedule.
• Completes required trainings, as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of the organization.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• 2 years of experience in an inpatient hospital setting preferred.
• Current BLS certification (AHA/Red Cross) required.
• Pre-employment background check and UDS, including THC.

Skills

• Knowledge of current clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate Infection Prevention and proper body mechanics.
• General computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
• Clinical proficiency utilizing policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Appropriate use of supplies and equipment.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection prevention standards.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others at all levels of the organization.

Physical Requirements

• A significant amount of standing, walking, squatting, bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling, often for prolonged periods of time.
• Lifting/exerting of up to 50 lbs.
• Possible exposure to bodily fluids.
• Visual acuity required for patient assessment and documentation of care.
• Acute hearing required for accurate patient assessment.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment and computer keyboard.
• Close vision and the ability to adjust focus.