Job Description

ECU Health

About ECU Health Medical Center
ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet® designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.
Position Summary

Assists with the delivery of patient care under the direction and direct supervision of licensed physical therapy and occupational therapy staff. Transports patients and equipment. Performs assigned inventory storage duties, cleaning and office duties. Will need to be involved in team dynamics and participate in interdisciplinary activities when appropriate.
Responsibilities

Assists with patient care activities: under the direction and direct supervision of a licensed therapist (PT,OT, PTA, COTA) and only within the scope and knowledge, skills and legal restrictions Examples include: preparing treatment areas, assisting with transfers and mobility activities, supervise/perform simple exercise programs, guard patient for safety during gait, transfer, balance and ADL activities, assist patients with endurance training activities, provide assistance for wound care or treatment using modalities.
Transports patients and equipment following all safety procedures, transfers patients safely, pushes wheelchairs, stretchers, attachments such as IV, wound vac, oxygen tanks.
Assists with non-clinical duties such as infection control, inventory and supplies including ordering, reconciling status of supplies ordered and received, and recording such. Assists with office duties including answering telephones, filing, copying etc. Attends and participates in all mandatory inservices/meetings. Adheres to all hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Assists with orientation of new personnel per supervisor's discretion
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements

High School or Equivalent or higher degree is required

Ability to communicate effectively and interact pleasantly with patients and co-workers of varied backgrounds.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide service appropriate to the age of the patient.
Less than 3 years of service with system is required.
Preferred Requirements

-Prior experience as PT or OT technician.
-Prior experience in direct patient care in position such as Nursing Assistant, Patient Transporter, etc.
General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.
Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.
We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant's qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.