Acute Care Rehab Tech - Full-time - Days

GBMC HealthCare • Towson, MD

21d • $17 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, prepares selected patients and equipment for physical therapy services, assists in administering treatments, observes patients during treatments, reports status changes to a therapist, and orders department supplies, ensuring sufficient stock. Education HS Diploma or GED Experience 3 months healthcare experience preferred Skills Knowledge and understanding of standard patient care and health care system policies and procedures. Skill in demonstrating excellent customer service Skill in oral and written communication Ability to identify and report changes in patient's condition or equipment malfunctions to supervisor Ability to organize and prioritize workload Basic skill in computers/ Microsoft Office, Eligible to successfully train in EMR within access granted Skills in self time management and organizing workspace Effective oral and written communication Basic knowledge of medical terminology and/or anatomy or ability to learn the same Eligible to successfully demonstrate use of vital signs devices Licensures, Certifications Current BLS CPR certification Physical Requirements Ability to stand and walk seventy percent (70%) of the time when assisting in patient care activities. Ability to use proper body mechanics to lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. Working Conditions Normal patient care environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, and temperatures. Conditions of Employment Current BLS CPR certification Principal Duties and Responsibilities Assists with the following under the direct supervision of a therapist or an Occupational Therapist Assistant: (within guidelines of Md. OT or PT Board of Practice) Gait and ambulation Functional activities Transfers Routine follow-up of specific exercises Application of hot or cold packs Assists a physical therapist assistant when more than one individual is required to ensure the safety and welfare of the patient during ambulation, transfers, or functional activities. Performs the following activities without the direct supervision of a therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist Assistant, or other designated provider Prepping room and setting up equipment. Transporting patients to and from treatment areas; Prep of patient room or treatment space with accordance with therapy ready standards Encouraging, guiding and helping recurring therapy patients to prepare for therapy session Assist patients with personal hygiene Keeps track of ADL supplies and DME; Cleans, maintains exercise and DME equipment. Assist with department errands or small projects as assigned. Take patient vitals Provides administrative support by: Notifying nursing units of inpatient treatment times; Performs office duties as needed. Performs and presents needed audits for LMS metrics Faxing; copying; printing, scanning Assists taking calls from patients, physicians, GBMC staff; monitoring voicemail; Medical Supplies Assists in maintaining departmental inventories, searching for DME equipment throughout hospital Retrieves supplies for patient as requested in a manner that supports infection control standards Observant to billing standards for supplies Prepares equipment and treatment areas. Reinforcing patient practice of therapist assigned activity, patient transfers, guarding Falls Risk patients when walking, Being observant and reporting any apparent issues or referring patient to therapist to answer questions patient verbalizes about condition GBMC Values - Value Description Respect Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities Excellence Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations Actively pursues learning and self development Pays attention to detail; follows through Accountability Sets a positive, professional example for others Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties Reports to work regularly and on time Teamwork Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others Ethical Behavior Demonstrates honesty, integrity, and good judgment Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers Results Embraces change and improvement in the work environment Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED
• Knowledge and understanding of standard patient care and health care system policies and procedures.
• Skill in demonstrating excellent customer service
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Ability to identify and report changes in patient's condition or equipment malfunctions to supervisor
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload
• Basic skill in computers/ Microsoft Office, Eligible to successfully train in EMR within access granted
• Skills in self time management and organizing workspace
• Effective oral and written communication
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and/or anatomy or ability to learn the same
• Eligible to successfully demonstrate use of vital signs devices
• Current BLS CPR certification
• Ability to stand and walk seventy percent (70%) of the time when assisting in patient care activities.
• Ability to use proper body mechanics to lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• 3 months healthcare experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists with gait and ambulation under the direct supervision of a therapist or an Occupational Therapist Assistant
• Assists with functional activities under the direct supervision of a therapist or an Occupational Therapist Assistant
• Assists with transfers under the direct supervision of a therapist or an Occupational Therapist Assistant
• Assists with routine follow-up of specific exercises under the direct supervision of a therapist or an Occupational Therapist Assistant
• Assists with application of hot or cold packs under the direct supervision of a therapist or an Occupational Therapist Assistant
• Assists a physical therapist assistant when more than one individual is required to ensure the safety and welfare of the patient during ambulation, transfers, or functional activities.
• Prepping room and setting up equipment.
• Transporting patients to and from treatment areas
• Prepping of patient room or treatment space with accordance with therapy ready standards
• Encouraging, guiding and helping recurring therapy patients to prepare for therapy session
• Assist patients with personal hygiene
• Keeps track of ADL supplies and DME
• Cleans, maintains exercise and DME equipment.
• Assist with department errands or small projects as assigned.
• Take patient vitals
• Notifying nursing units of inpatient treatment times
• Performs office duties as needed.
• Performs and presents needed audits for LMS metrics
• Faxing; copying; printing, scanning
• Assists taking calls from patients, physicians, GBMC staff; monitoring voicemail
• Assists in maintaining departmental inventories, searching for DME equipment throughout hospital
• Retrieves supplies for patient as requested in a manner that supports infection control standards
• Observant to billing standards for supplies
• Prepares equipment and treatment areas.
• Reinforcing patient practice of therapist assigned activity, patient transfers, guarding Falls Risk patients when walking
• Being observant and reporting any apparent issues or referring patient to therapist to answer questions patient verbalizes about condition

Benefits

• Competitive salary and generous paid time off
• Free parking
• Monthly MTA bus pass subsidy-85% paid by GBMC "if applicable"
• Company subsidized onsite fitness and wellness center "if applicable"
• Pre-paid tuition to pursue professional development, additional certifications, and degree programs
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401 (a) and 403 (b) retirement savings plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED