Therapy Tech 1

Baylor Heart Hospital In Plano

Facility/Location: 1100 Allied Dr. Plano, TX 75093

Shift/Schedule: FT Day Position - 8 hour per day

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Job Summary

The Therapy Technician 1 assists patients, prepares the treatment area and administers treatment as directed by the supervising clinician.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Prepares and sanitizes treatment rooms for patient care. Follows cleaning practices for equipment and surfaces. Performs maintenance checks on department equipment. Escorts patients to the treatment area for treatment.
• Assists with therapy treatment under a supervising clinician's direction. Guides and monitors patients during exercise programs.
• Assists with patient mobility, including bed mobility, transfers, and gait. Utilizes modalities correctly and answers patient questions about their use.
• Adheres to safety practices with patient guarding. Drapes the patient appropriately to preserve decorum. Assists with personal care and hygiene of patients as needed.
• Performs activities of Daily Living (ADL) observation and assistance during patient care.
• Assists with splint fabrication.
• Assists with wound care to include set up of supplies and assisting with patient positioning.
• Communicates issues about patient performance or status changes to the accountable clinician. Refers patient to the clinician for communication outside the scope of care.
• Runs and/or assists with group treatment. Monitors and orders supplies according to departmental guidelines.
• Performs administrative duties such as verifying patient charges, patient scheduling, filing, or faxing.
• Drives vehicles transporting patients in select locations. Staff members operating a hospital-owned vehicle must meet all applicable driving policies.

Key Success Factors

• Operating and maintaining physical therapy equipment.
• Working in a healthcare environment.
• Knowing standard policies, procedures and OSHA regulations.
• Proficiency in the use of office equipment and computer programs, such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Qualifications

• Education - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• Experience - Less than 1 Year of Experience
• Certification/License/Registration -

Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days or hire or transfer.

Baylor University Medical Center