Rehabilitation Technician

Rehabilitation TechnicianChildrens Clinics - Tucson, AZ 85712OverviewPosition Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level High School Category Health CareDescriptionThis position is responsible for assisting providers in the Rehabilitation Department with patient care tasks. Maintains the environment of care and assists in management of Rehab Department paperwork as assigned. This position will directly support the audiology department.Essential FunctionsAssists therapists in preparation for therapy appointments by transporting necessary equipment to treatment room as directedAssist with administrative tasks such as patient phone calls, faxes, emails, scheduling, communicating with vendors or other tasks as neededCreate patient therapeutic materials for onsite therapies or home sessions, per clinician recommendationsMaintain cleanliness, organization, and supply inventory of treatment rooms and storage areasProcessing broken assistive devices or equipment and send items for repair; completing claims for lost or damaged devices; processing return for creditsAssumes responsibility for maintaining a clean and safe environment of care in the Rehab Department treatment areas as assignedProvides video and photography services, as assigned by therapists, during patient assessments and treatmentsPerforms basic adjustments, modifications and repairs to mechanical therapy equipment, ambulation aids and adaptive equipmentPerforms other duties as required and assignedKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of basic trouble-shooting techniques for patient equipmentProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant software skillsSkill in performing car seat evaluation/fitting and installation (CPS certified) if applicableSkill in the removal and applications of casts if applicableAbility to maintain confidentiality of patient, personnel, and corporate dataAbility to effectively manage time with a proven ability to meet deadlines; organization and attention to detailAbility to provide support services to clinical providers during the examination, treatment, social and/or vocational development of the pediatric patientAbility to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-volume and fast-paced environmentAbility to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with patients, their families, clinic staff and community membersAbility to operate personal computer and related office equipment as needed to perform job functionQualificationsEducation:High School diploma or general education degree (GED) requiredSuccessful completion of upper level diet and nutrition course and/or completion of Dietetic Tech Registration program if supporting Registered DietitiansBachelor's Degree in Speech Language Pathology, Audiology, or related field preferred if supporting Speech/Audiology teamExperience:At least one year in related field and/ or experience in a healthcare environment preferred. Bilingual a plusLicenses and Certificates:BLS certification requiredFINGERPRINT CLEARANCEEmployees are required to maintain a current Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card. Evidence of a current and valid fingerprint clearance card must be received to begin and maintain employment.Age of Patients Attended by Employee in This PositionCheck all that apply:__ N/A _ X _ Neonatal (newborn) _ X _ Pediatric (birth-13) _ X _ Young Adult (14-21) _ X _ Adult (21-65)Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentThe physical demands and work environment described here are representative of that which an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may potentially be exposed to infectious organisms during routine and emergency situations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Bloodborne Pathogen Category: 1Category 1: Performs tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. Use of appropriate protective measures should be required.