Allied Health Coop

Beth Israel Lahey Health

2d • $19 - $22

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Job Summary: Performs specific rehabilitation procedures (direct patient care) under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist or therapy assistant. Provides support functions; maintains rehabilitation's supply inventory throughout the inpatient service or performing clerical duties and enhances the smooth operation of the service (indirect patient care).

Job Description: Essential Responsibilities: Assists therapists with direct patient care as needed by turning, positioning, transferring or ambulating select patients. Orders Durable Medical Equipment (DME) from vendors. Performs routine clerical and administrative tasks as directed, including using the computer, copier, fax machine and telephone. Performs regular sweeps of all patient areas to locate rehabilitation services equipment (DME, adaptive call bells, roho cushions) and returns them to their proper location. Sets up and breaks down appropriate equipment as directed for treatment session. Ensures clean equipment for all patients and staff. Is available on pager to all therapists, and therapy assistants to provide necessary equipment at bedside as requested.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Certificate 1 Basic Life Support required.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• Enrolled in a college-level program either Physical Therapy or another health-related field.
• Basic familiarity with computers.
• Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Assists therapists with direct patient care as needed by turning, positioning, transferring or ambulating select patients.
• Orders Durable Medical Equipment (DME) from vendors.
• Performs routine clerical and administrative tasks as directed, including using the computer, copier, fax machine and telephone.
• Performs regular sweeps of all patient areas to locate rehabilitation services equipment (DME, adaptive call bells, roho cushions) and returns them to their proper location.
• Sets up and breaks down appropriate equipment as directed for treatment session.
• Ensures clean equipment for all patients and staff.
• Is available on pager to all therapists, and therapy assistants to provide necessary equipment at bedside as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED