Rehabilitation Technician

SUMMARY

This 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 FUNCTIONS

• Assists therapists in preparation for therapy appointments by transporting necessary equipment to treatment room as directed
• Assist with administrative tasks such as patient phone calls, faxes, emails, scheduling, communicating with vendors or other tasks as needed
• Create patient therapeutic materials for onsite therapies or home sessions, per clinician recommendations
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and supply inventory of treatment rooms and storage areas
• Processing broken assistive devices or equipment and send items for repair; completing claims for lost or damaged devices; processing return for credits
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining a clean and safe environment of care in the Rehab Department treatment areas as assigned
• Provides video and photography services, as assigned by therapists, during patient assessments and treatments
• Performs basic adjustments, modifications and repairs to mechanical therapy equipment, ambulation aids and adaptive equipment
• Performs other duties as required and assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of basic trouble-shooting techniques for patient equipment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant software skills
• Skill in performing car seat evaluation/fitting and installation (CPS certified) if applicable
• Skill in the removal and applications of casts if applicable
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient, personnel, and corporate data
• Ability to effectively manage time with a proven ability to meet deadlines; organization and attention to detail
• Ability to provide support services to clinical providers during the examination, treatment, social and/or vocational development of the pediatric patient
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-volume and fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with patients, their families, clinic staff and community members
• Ability to operate personal computer and related office equipment as needed to perform job function

Education:

High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required

Successful completion of upper level diet and nutrition course and/or completion of Dietetic Tech Registration program if supporting Registered Dietitians

Bachelor's Degree in Speech Language Pathology, Audiology, or related field preferred if supporting Speech/Audiology team

Experience:


At least one year in related field and/ or experience in a healthcare environment preferred. Bilingual a plus

Licenses and Certificates:

BLS certification required

FINGERPRINT CLEARANCE

Employees 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 POSITION

Check 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 ENVIRONMENT

The 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: 1

Category 1: Performs tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. Use of appropriate protective measures should be required.

Category 2: Performs tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue but employment may require performing unplanned Category 1 tasks. The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue but exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment. Appropriate protective measure should be readily available.

Category 3: Performs tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue and Category 1 tasks are not a condition of employment. The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissues.


Children's Clinics reserves the right to make changes to this document at any time in accordance with business needs. This document is not intended to list all duties of the job. It is descriptive only of the chief duties and responsibilities. Employment is at-will.