What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rehab Aide (Mobility Tech) position at Tamarack Health Hayward Medical Center?
The Rehab Aide as directed and supervised by the rehab professional, assists with the restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. The Rehab Aide also participates in operational aspects of the department including, but not limited to: scheduling patients, registering patients, answering phones, cleaning rooms, stocking rooms, ordering supplies, and participating in Performance Improvement activities. Participates in all infection control, departmental training, organizational safety and fire safety.
Job Functions:
- Responsible for providing specific treatment only as directed by the supervising rehab professional.
- Ability to monitor vital signs, maintains adequate knowledge base regarding cardiovascular and respiratory precautions for patient undergoing physical medicine services and treatments.
- Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pain.
- Performs clerical duties to include greeting and scheduling & registering patients, insurance verification/prior authorizations, answering phones, etc.
- Performs aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical / health care errors.
- Maintains patient medical record forms, evaluations, educational handout distribution material, assists in record keeping of patient files, invoicing, claims billing.
- Communicates any changes in condition (physical or mental) to supervising therapist, nursing and other hospital / nursing home personnel as appropriate.
- Orders, stocks, and maintains accurate records of supplies & equipment.
- Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
- Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Maintains department cleanliness and safety.
- Interacts professionally with patient / family and involves patient / family in the formation of the plan of care.
- Transports patients according to scheduled appointment time, maintains compliance with safety policies during transport at all times.
- Prepares and cleans treatment area for patient use at all times. Performs final cleaning at close of department, in preparation for first morning patient.
- Records treatment / service revisions in accordance with departmental policy.
- Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
- Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
- Consults other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities; manages up other departments.
- Documentation meets current standards and policies.
- Participates in educational staff performance improvement in-services. Assists with orientation and in-service training for certified department staff members and participates in guidance and educational programs.
- Responsible for recording employee Absence Reports when called in.
- Participates in infection control, departmental equipment training and organizational safety and fire safety programs
- Adheres to facility Service Standards and performs other duties as assigned.
- Practices Service Recovery when appropriate, Managing Up (avoids managing down), Hi-in-the-Hallway, and utilizes proper Phone Etiquette.
- Cleans & documents proper maintenance and daily temperatures per regulations for hydroculator, freezer, frig, etc
