Therapy Technician - PRN

Therapy Technician

We are searching for our next Therapy Technician - someone who works well in a fast-paced hospital setting. In this position, you'll provide assistance to the occupational/physical therapists and physical therapy assistants in providing occupational and physical Therapy treatment programs in a developmentally and age-appropriate manner for patients ages 0 - adulthood.

Think you've got what it takes?

PRN Needs - Provide additional support to therapy team, help with leave coverage, and flex to other departments as needed.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Provides age-appropriate care for one or more of the following age groups routinely: Neonate, Infant, Toddler, Preschool Age, School Age, Adolescent, and Adult

Attends health, safety and training in-services and other mandatory hospital activities

Provides set-up/clean-up of patient care area as requested by treating therapist/therapy assistant.

Performs patient care and related activities within the scope of their training and responsibilities (demonstrating basic clinical competencies) as requested by the physical/occupational therapist or physical therapy assistant

Coordinates patient transportation schedule with primary therapist, patient care unit and coworkers daily as assigned

Ensures adequate inventory of linen and patient related supplies

Cleans and disinfects hydrotherapy whirlpools utilizing established departmental protocol following each whirlpool patient

Cleans therapy mats daily utilizing established departmental procedures

Informs Manager or designee of all patient/personal injury or unsafe situations, anticipated problems and unusual situations

Completes appropriate related documentation according to departmental and hospital guidelines

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Skills & Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education with a basic familiarity with a medical environment preferred

Experience with working with children in some capacity is preferred

A current basic life support certification or schedule to attend a CPR certification course is preferred

Demonstration of the basic clinical and non-clinical competencies

Ability to be articulate, courteous and supportive in dealing with hospital, administrative and departmental personnel, patients and parents

Independently support and assist in patient care by following the direction of a therapist or therapy assistant

Texas Children's Hospital