What are the responsibilities and job description for the REHABILITATION SERVICES TECHNICIAN position at MT WASHINGTON PEDIATRIC HOSPITAL?
REHABILITATION SERVICES TECHNICIAN JOB SUMMARY
- Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to assure treatment or care that is appropriate to the developmental/chronological age of the patients served. Technicians provide support by assisting with managing behavior, set-up of equipment, difficult transfers and providing distraction or play activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION
- Responsible for aiding Rehabilitation Therapists by assisting during treatments
- Transporting patients, and maintaining equipment and supplies throughout the Rehabilitation Services Department.
• Accepts general guidance, and clinical supervision from Rehabilitation Therapists.• Reports to a Senior therapist to which assigned, Manager of Rehabilitation Development, or Manager of Feeding Day Program.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Educational Requirements
o High School Diploma/Equivalent preferred
- Licensure, Certification and Registration
o Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation certification
- Work Orientation and Experience
o Prefer some experience in pediatrics and direct patient care.
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Oral/Written Skills
- Sensitivity/Tact in dealing with customers
- Ability to lift, position, or move patients to and from patient equipment while maintaining patient comfort and safety
- Ability to self lift 50 lbs
- Manual dexterity and mobility
- Ability to act quickly and decisively in emergency situations
- Other Requirements Specific to Assigned Area
- Prefer certification as Nursing Assistant (CNA or PCA) for Rehab Technicians regularly assigned to work in the Feeding Program
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
- Supervision Received
o Reports to Senior therapist, Manager of Rehabilitation Development, or Manager of Feeding Day Program, as assigned. Functions assigned by nursing require adherence to nursing practice act
- Supervision Exercised
o N/A
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
- Directly interfaces daily with patients, visitors, other health care team members, and other health care staff.
TOOLS/EQUIPMENT USED
- Operates adaptive equipment, physical agents, specialty beds, and equipment as outlined in Rehab Department Manual, and as limited by state licensing boards.
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/WORKING CONDITIONS
- Occasional stress during emergency situations or multiple demands and/or telephone calls. Regular or continuous risk of exposure to body fluids, infectious waste or blood borne diseases requiring the use of personal protective equipment and adherence to established protocol.This job description identifies the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not to be considered an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties or skills required of an incumbent.
Reviewed 11/27/19
