Acute Care Rehabilitation - Restorative Technician

St. Luke's University Health Network • Bethlehem, PA

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About The Position

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Restorative Technician assists the health care team in helping patients to improve their strength, endurance, mobility and discomfort from injury or disease. The Restorative Technician, under supervision and direction of the Acute Care Rehabilitation team (Clinical (Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist) is accountable for assisting patients in furthering their physical, mental and emotional functioning by way of mobility (bed mobility, transfers, ambulation, etc). The Restorative Technician may not provide formal assessment/prognosis of functional status nor provide discharge recommendations. Patients encountered by the Restorative Technician may include those with a diagnosis and/or impairments related to pediatric (2 months – 12 years), adolescent (13-17 years), adult (18-65 years) medical conditions.

Requirements

• Two-year associates degree required, four year bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Training and education in orthotic bracing - certification as an orthotic fitter preferred within the first year of employment.
• Current CPR certification.
• Successful completion of required affiliations and/or CEU’s to maintain licensure.

Responsibilities

• Carries out direct patient care duties including transfers, ambulation assistance, and response to call bells.
• Assists patient with Activities of Daily Living including bathing, toileting, hygiene and grooming and encourages independence as appropriate.
• Carries out activities as instructed by Physical and Occupational Therapists.
• Instructs patients in simple exercise and flexibility programs including non-skilled handling of patients including passive range of motion to the upper and lower extremity at the direction of allied health care practitioners.
• Completes timely documentation of patient related information, (i.e. time in/out, ambulatory care, functional mobility).
• Assembles, analyzes, and maintains order/confidentiality of all inpatient records in universal chart order per policy.
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements.
• Maintains unit statistics, manuals and logs as assigned.
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining a clean, orderly environment.
• Maintains responsibility for own development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs.
• Observes and reports changes in the patient’s health status.
• Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).
• Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety.
• Assists in fitting semi-custom orthotic braces upon receipt of the appropriate training and education, which includes preferred state accreditation as a licensed Orthotic Fitter.
• Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices.
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree