Exercise Technician | 15 to 20 Hours Per Week
About The Position
ChristianaCare is currently seeking an Exercise Technician to work approximately 15 to 20 hours per week at the Cancer Rehabilitation Services Rehabilitation Site at the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center in Newark, Delaware. This site is open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Fridays. Hours for this position will primarily be on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. and on Fridays between 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. May pick up additional hours through the week. PRIMARY FUNCTION: To provide supportive services in the Physical Therapy Department.
Requirements
- High School graduate or equivalent
Nice To Haves
- Currently enrolled in a pre-PT program through an accredited University is preferred
- Previous experience working or volunteering in a Physical Therapy setting is preferred
Responsibilities
- Assists the therapist in treatment preparation for group or individual sessions. Sessions include, but are not limited to, hot and cold packs, routine follow-up exercises, and ambulation
- Maintains the work area in a neat and orderly fashion, safe for patient care. Cleans and prepares equipment for patient use
- Assists with clerical duties as needed; answering phones, scheduling patient appointments, scheduling patient transportation, scanning, filing, faxing, and communication with referral resources
- Maintains a current inventory of patient supplies and equipment
- Assists therapists in medical equipment ordering
- Monitors patient flow within the department; occasionally assisting with patient transport. May assist with community outings
- Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, including knowledge of growth and development, the ability to obtain and interpret information to identify patient needs, and to provide the care needed
Benefits
- ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program.
- To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
