What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rehab Technician position at Margate Health and Rehab Center?
Margate Health and Rehab Center -
SUMMARY
The Rehabilitation Technician position is a full time position that can fluctuate between 35 and 40 hours per week based on need. The RT shall be responsible for providing transport of patients to and from therapy and other activities if appropriate, assist in maintaining treatment areas, assist in maintaining adequate supplies of equipment and conduct clerical tasks as needed in a multidisciplinary environment. The Rehabilitation Technician may also perform routine tasks related to the operation of the department and may assist with patient related activities as assigned by the Physical Occupational Therapist or Speech Language Pathologist. The employee shall assist with quality improvement such as, problem solving and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary fashion. The employee shall also assist with any and all other duties as assigned.
SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIRMENTS
1. Assisting staff therapists as needed with patient treatment as directed by the therapist.
2. Transporting patients to and from therapy gym as needed.
3. Communicate with facility staff (nursing and cna) regarding therapy schedule and pain medicine.
4. Documentation of cleaning and maintaining temperature log for hydrocullator.
5. May be asked to assist with therapist scheduling and patient scheduling as directed by the Director of Rehab.
6. Demonstrate good judgment and safety for oneself, fellow employees and patients.
7. Basic computers skills, email, word, excel.
8. Basic filing and office skills.
9. Assist with any and all other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
The employee shall, at a minimum, be a high school graduate or have a G.E.D. equivalent. The employee must also complete a comprehensive on-the-job orientation and competency evaluation. Experience working in a health care related field is desirable. The employee must have the ability to understand and follow directions given by the supervising therapists (OT / PT) and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. In addition to the above stated items, the employee must understand and follow policies and procedures of the department and demonstrate compliance with accreditation and regulatory compliance requirements. Provision of own transportation is necessary.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES REQUIRED
1. Ability to lift / transfer patients and equipment.
2. Frequent and prolonged bending, stooping, crouching, walking and standing.
3. Ability to communicate effectively.
Strength : Constantly required to push / pull objects less than 50 lbs. Occasionally required to push / pull more than 300 lbs. And lift in excess of 50 lbs. Manual Dexterity : Constantly required to perform simple motor skills and manipulative skills such as standing, walking, writing, and use of various types of equipment. Frequently required to perform moderately difficult skills such as positioning patients and use of more complex therapeutic equipment. Coordination : Constantly required to perform gross body coordination such as walking, stooping, standing while performing tasks, carrying and lifting lights objects. Mobility : Constantly required to walk and stand for long periods of time. Frequently required to remain in uncomfortable positions for long periods of time, which can include but are not limited to bending over equipment, counters, tables and squatting. Visual Discrimination : Constantly required to see objects at close view to allow for reading of instruments, physicians orders, computer screens, chart reviews, and measurement tools. Frequently required to discriminate colors on medical records, equipment panels and warning lights. Occasionally required to use depth perception and judge distance, size, color and shape of objects. Hearing : Constantly required to hear normal sounds with some background noise as in answering the phone, intercom, alarm systems, patient call buttons and equipment sounds. ENVIRONMENTAL AND PATHOGENS EXPOSURE The employee may have potential for electric shock from equipment and some exposure to humidity from hydrotherapy area, with some potential for exposure to occupational hazards which may include, but are not limited to, radiation, ultraviolet rays, chemicals and other hazards which may be located in the work sites. Job duties may also require direct exposure to blood borne pathogens.
