Rehabilitation Technician
- Denver, CO
- $20.00-24.68 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Where is your life journey taking you?Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all:Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health.Department Occupational TherapyJob SummaryUnder close supervision, assists the therapist by performing tasks under the directions and supervision of the primary therapist (Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, or Speech Language Pathologist). Provides patient supervision during therapeutic activities. Cleans and prepares treatment areas. Assists in the efficient, safe and high-quality operation of Rehabilitation Services.Essential Functions:
- Implements therapy programs established by primary therapist (Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, or Speech Language Pathalogist). (10%)
- Assists therapy staff in assigned patient care tasks (10%)
- Monitors and guides patients in assigned patient care activities. (10%)
- Assists in supplies ordering and inventory management. (10%)
- Monitors work areas for safety considerations. (10%)
- Assists in the patient scheduling process. (10%)
- Prepares and maintains required patient, department and/or agency records and reports. (10%)
- Assumes primary responsibility for the maintaining a clean, orderly and safe treatment environment. (5%)
- Cleans, maintains and repairs equipment. (5%)
- Identifies safety concerns and communicates and/or documents need for repair/maintenance. (5%)
- Assists in orientation/training of new employees, students, hospital staff as assigned. (5%)
- Completes designated hospital, departmental, and unit competencies. (5%)
- Executes and monitors assigned patient care activities under the close supervision of the primary therapist. (5%)
- High School Diploma or GED Required
- less than 1 year Experience in health care field Required
- BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required
- Knowledge of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy practices.
- Knowledge of patient safety practices.
- Ability to execute and monitor assigned patient care activities. Skill in setting up and operating therapeutic modalities and equipment.
- Ability to receive supervision and direction from supervisory staff.
- Ability to work collaboratively with the health care team.
- Ability to provide high quality customer service.
- Ability to communicate courteously and effectively.
- Conducts all patient care activities with respect for the patient privacy and rights.
- Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and incorporates into service delivery and communication practices.
- Proficiency with Outlook Suite, EPIC electronic medical records.