What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapy Technician : PRN position at Firelands Health?
Position Highlights :
Employee-centric : Competitive pay, excellent benefits, tuition assistance, retirement plan matching, recognition program, local discounts.
Stability : Serving Erie and surrounding counties since 1876.
Lifestyle : Sandusky was voted "Best Coastal Small Town in America". You will have the opportunity to enjoy living and working in this growing area along the beautiful shores of Lake Erie.
Work / life : You will find support to help you manage your personal life while building a career.
What You Will Do :
The Therapy Tech is a non-skilled worker who assists the occupational or physical therapist with various types of treatments as determined appropriate and assigned by the therapist inpatients and outpatients of Firelands Regional Medical Center. The Rehab Tech also transports patients. In addition, Therapy Techs who assist in an Outpatient satellite clinic may provide clerical support and assist in planning, organizing, implementing, and maintaining the physical environment of the therapy area
Prepares patient treatment area with appropriate equipment and supplies needed for the administration of treatment.
Administers therapy care programs or portions thereof, as planned and directed by a licensed therapist or therapist assistant.
Maintains open communications with licensed therapist regarding patient's performance / progress.
Performs miscellaneous tasks involved in maintaining records, promoting communication and routing patients within the facility.
Applies service management principles in the performance of patient care and related activities contributing to effective and efficient operations and to the ongoing development of the Rehab Center.
Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment by reporting equipment that is out of order, reporting other problems to management, cleaning equipment as assigned and preparing same for disinfection, receiving linen and supply stock on the unit.
Cleans wheelchairs, carts, and equipment according to safety and infection control standards.
Regularly demonstrates the ability to serve patients of all ages in the routine performance of duties.
Demonstrates responsibility for continued growth, competence and development.
Clerical Duties :
Performs clerical duties related to the provision of clinical services of patients. Types support materials (i.e. memos, minutes, small projects) as requested. Types confidential patient documents including reports, forms, etc.
Answers telephone and intercom, takes messages and communicates messages to the appropriate person accurately and professionally. Receives and records messages, records, appointments, schedules meetings, and appointments.
Greets visitors or patients and directs and / or escorts them to the proper person, office treatment area.
Posts daily procedural charges and verifies accuracy of departmental statistical data.
Assists with filing of client material in patient records and the preparation of QA and other reports as requested. Prepares discharged patient records for medical records.
Schedules patient's re-occurring treatment visits, prepares daily department schedules and distributes as appropriate.
Assist with duplicating and distributing materials, requisitions and correspondence.
Orders supplies as needed securing management approval.
Assists in orientation of new staff to clerical duties of the department.
What You Will Need :
High school diploma required. Coursework in biological sciences preferred. Experience in direct healthcare delivery also preferred.
Ability to maintain a positive impression of the medical center at all times and handle sensitive telephone and face-to-face inquiries.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to file both alphabetically and numerically.
Basic computer skills required.
Ability to read, write and comprehend small letters and numbers and medical terminology.
Ability to lift 40-50 pounds and be mobile.
Ability to maintain a positive impression of Firelands at all times.
Demonstrated ability to perform multiple activities.
Ability to understand instruction and effectively communicate in both written and oral form.
Punctual attendance at assigned work location is required.
Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner and maintain an accident free work place, including ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of emergency codes.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
High school diploma required. Coursework in biological sciences preferred. Experience in direct healthcare delivery also preferred.
Ability to maintain a positive impression of the medical center at all times and handle sensitive telephone and face-to-face inquiries.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to file both alphabetically and numerically.
Basic computer skills required.
Ability to read, write and comprehend small letters and numbers and medical terminology.
Ability to lift 40-50 pounds and be mobile.
Ability to maintain a positive impression of Firelands at all times.
Demonstrated ability to perform multiple activities.
Ability to understand instruction and effectively communicate in both written and oral form.
Punctual attendance at assigned work location is required.
Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner and maintain an accident free work place, including ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of emergency codes.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Learn More
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