Outpatient Rehabilitation Technician (HMOB)

JOB TITLE: REHAB SERVICES TECHNICIAN VERSION 2 DEPARTMENT: REHABILITATIVE SVS POSITION CODE: 432 MAIN FUNCTION Assists in carrying out patient-related activities which are pre-determined for each patient and assigned by the professional physical therapist. Responsible for the preparation, application, and clean-up of the hydrotherapy area. The Rehab Services Technician reports to the Clinical Coordinator and receives direction from the Staff Physical Therapists. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assists with patient treatment preparations: informs the therapist of patient's arrival in department. Assists patients in filling out any forms before being seen by therapists. Assists the patient to treatment area. Assists the patient in dressing and undressing as needed. Assists the patient in positioning for use of equipment or application of modalities. Assists the physical therapist in administering hydrotherapy. Assists patients in the safe practice of activities related to the development of strength and endurance under the direction of the therapist. Assists patients in ambulatory training procedures as assigned under the direction of the therapist. Assembles equipment and accessories. Performs/monitors selected procedures and/or programs which are commensurate with his/her training and are assigned to him/her by the physical therapist. Keeps treatment areas/gym set up neat and orderly. Maintains established levels of supplies and directs any need for supplies to the attention of the Physical Therapist or Clinical Coordinator. Strips treatment tables of used sheets and pillow cases and replaces with clean covering. Assists patients to and from the department, as necessary, or arranges for Volunteer Department assistance. Participates in educational programs and In-Service meetings. Performs duties as assigned in absence of secretary with appropriate cross-training. Is responsible for attending all annual mandatory educational programs as required by position. EDUCATION High school diploma or equivalent. Experience in health field preferred, but not necessary. EXPERIENCE One year but less than three. An on-the-job training program for the Rehab Services Technician may be established when there is a demonstrated need. CPR REQUIREMENTS Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire date. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Appreciable physical effort or strain; occasionally repetitive efforts may involve lifting, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift at least thirty (30) pounds independently and at least one-hundred fifty (150) pounds with assistance of another person. EXPOSURE CATEGORY Category II. Tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, but employment may require performing unplanned Category I tasks. #J-18808-Ljbffr