Rehabilitation Technician PRN

Rehabilitation Technician PRN

Under the direction of a licensed therapist, assists in delivering patient care in the rehabilitation setting as described in State of Maryland Practice Acts. Performs routine tasks to help ensure productive therapy sessions such as maintaining treatment areas, preparing patients for therapy, and assisting in clerical tasks.

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed.

Prepares and maintains treatment areas and equipment to adhere to appropriate infection control standards, as well as maintains logs to assure compliance.

Assists the licensed clinicians in the delivery of patient care as permitted by State of Maryland Practice Acts.

Assists in the training of new rehabilitation technicians.

Assists front office and clinicians with routine clerical tasks to support the patient care process.

Monitors and maintains inventory to assure adequate supplies.

Demonstrates patient-centered care and service.

Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience - Required

High School diploma or equivalent

No experience required

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 60 days of hire

Education & Experience - Preferred

1 year of relevant experience

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification obtained prior to hire

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Strong verbal, written, and non-verbal communication skills.

Interpersonal skills to enable the technician to establish and maintain rapport with team members, patients, and families.

Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse healthcare team.

Ability to manage time and set priorities according to the demands of the job.

Ability to conceptualize and problem-solve when assisting with patient care.

Ability to adapt hours of availability to variable and changing needs of the organization.

Ability to maintain confidentiality with patients and team members.

Ability to effectively use various pieces of medical and therapeutic equipment within scope.

The form below specifies the physical demands required to perform the job; the equipment and tools used; and the working conditions. All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. See following page for physical descriptors.

Physical Demand Frequency

Walking Frequently

Crawling Occasionally

Sitting Occasionally

Reaching Frequently

Standing Frequently

Handling Frequently

Reclining Occasionally

Fingering Frequently

Carrying Frequently

Feeling Frequently

Climbing Occasionally

Talking Constantly

Balancing Frequently

Hearing Constantly

Stooping Frequently

Tasting N/A

Bending Frequently

Kneeling Frequently

Driving Occasionally

Crouching Frequently

Maximum Lbs. Frequency

Lifting 100+ lbs Frequently

Exertion of force required when moving an object 26-50 lbs Frequently

Pushing 26-50 lbs Frequently

Pulling 26-50 lbs Frequently

Visual Demand Required

Near Acuity

Far Acuity

Field of Vision

Color Vision

Depth Perception

Equipment and Tools - Select the items required to perform the essential functions of the job.

Standard Office Equipment (e.g., computer, telephone)

Medical Instruments/Equipment (e.g., syringe, forceps, needles, lab tools, etc.)

Power Tools (e.g., saw, drill, hammer)

Other Equipment (must specify):

Vehicles (must specify):

Working Conditions - Select all that apply.

Standard Office Environment

Wet and/or Humid Conditions

Laboratory Environment

Extreme temperatures (hot or cold)

Weekend, shift work, on call, holidays, and overtime

Inclement Weather

Patients with tendencies for violent outbursts

Noise / Vibration

Close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, small, enclosed rooms, narrow aisles, or passageways.

Potential Exposures Potential Hazards

Bodily Fluids

Mechanical

Infectious Diseases

Electrical

Blood

Chemical

Atmospheric Conditions

Burns (e.g., kitchen)

Fumes/Gases

Radiation/Radioactive Material

Dust

Poor Ventilation

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Work Environment: Medical Related Facility - climate and lighting controlled, clean, but with biohazards and medical equipment hazards.

Physical Requirements: Strenuous-regular and considerable walking, climbing or standing for extended periods, regular lifting, pushing or pulling of objects, materials, tools, equipment, and/or patients weighing up to 50 pounds.

Fine Manipulation Skills Requirements: Moderate-work requires regular fine manipulation in keyboarding, setting equipment controls and typically use of both hands.

Corrected Vision Requirements: Normal Range Near, Far and Peripheral Vision

Speaking Attribute Requirement: Communicates effectively in person to person speech.

Hearing Attribute Requirement: Hear and decipher person speech in person

Detail any additional physical demands and/or working conditions required to perform the job: Work environment may include additional settings (community-based settings).

A reasonable accommodation may be available to perform one or more of the essential functions of this job. For information on how to request a reasonable accommodation during the application stage and/or for the job described on this form, please contact your local Human Resources Representative.

Pay Range: $18.00-$21.00

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