Rehab Tech

· Are you passionate about patient care?

· Would you enjoy being an integral part of a team on the verge of new hospital construction?

· Are you motivated by ongoing improvement and an opportunity to make a measurable impact on rural healthcare in Oklahoma?

CLEVELAND AREA HOSPITAL is an independent, self-managed Critical Access Hospital half an hour west of Tulsa, Oklahoma. As the only hospital in Pawnee County, we are constantly striving to provide the highest level of care by continuously growing and updating our services and equipment. Our facilities include a level IV Trauma Center/ ER, Skilled Nursing/Swing Bed program, Respiratory Therapy, C.T., 3D Mammography, a fully equipped Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, 24/7 Lab, and a Primary Care Clinic. The organization is a Regional Healthcare Provider in its 10th year of consistent leadership. Continuing the spirit of growth, healing, and service-driven healthcare established when the hospital first opened in 1963, Cleveland Area Hospital is on track to build a new facility, expand our services, and better serve our patients and communities.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, and Life/AD&D
• 401k with up to 4% matching after first year
• Excellent PTO accrual from the date of hire
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Discounts on our Health Services
• Employee Appreciation and Engagement
  • Birthday, Anniversary and New Hire Gifts
  • Uniform Vouchers (annually and upon hire)
  • Employee Engagement events
  • Employee Referral incentives

POSITION SUMMARY:

The rehabilitation technician will provide support to the director, therapists, and therapy assistants through manual assistance or administrative assignments to allow for improved efficiency and seamless transition between patients. He/she will also provide assistance with direct patient care as deemed appropriate by the therapist in a supportive manner according to the patient’s needs.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Adhere to all policies of the organization, including (but not limited to) job description, certification/licensure requirements, mission statement, HIPAA, confidentiality standards and patient’s rights.
2. Actively engage and stay up to date with organization’s communications and directives.
3. Maintain equipment and supplies avaibility and place orders and requests to the director as needed.
4. Maintains clean, safe, and well-equipped therapy environment, which may include but is not limited to the cleaning of treatment equipment and surfaces (mats, mirrors), and maintaining equipment check logs as required.
5. Assists with administrative duties such as copying, filing, faxing, reports, and other computer related duties assigned.
6. Transports patients to and from therapy (in-pt) treatment area when requested.
7. Obtain supplies and equipment needed for patient care.
8. Assist in implementing emergency procedures within the department.
9. Attend and participate in staff meetings or organizational meetings as assigned.
10. Performing all other duties as assigned.

EQUIPMENT:

Computer and Printer

Copy Machine

Fax Machine

Telephone

Gym Equipment

Blood Pressure Cuff

Pulse Oximeter

Gait Belt

Transfer Assistive Devices and Lifts

E-stim and Ultrasound Machines

EDUCATIONAL/SKILLS REQUIRED:

The rehabilitation tech should have a high school diploma or equivalent. He/she should have a current BLS certification. But if not will agree to within the first 30 days of employment.

EXPERIENCE:

One year or more in a medical related field is preferred but not required. Basic computer knowledge is required.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION:

This position could have access to patient confidential records and must comply with HIPAA regulations as well as Compliance Policies.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The following physical/mental demands are required for the Rehab technician.

Occasional = 33% Frequent = 66% Continuous = 100%

Frequently must be able to be on their feet walking, standing, transporting and/or positioning patients.

Frequently lift and transfer a minimum of 50 pounds and apply a minimum of 50 pounds of push/pull force while using good body mechanics.

Frequently use hands to finger, handle or feel.

Frequently reach with hands and arms.

Frequently requires bending and stretching while using good body mechanics.

May be exposed to communicable diseases.

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal function of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent to this position.