Rehab Aide (Patient Tech) - Rehab Therapy IRU

Hartford Healthcare • Manchester, CT

24d • Onsite

About The Position

Works under the direct on-site supervision of rehab clinical staff. Performs a variety of routine rehab duties to assist the department in providing quality care and efficient operations.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED equivalent is preferred, along with an interest in the healthcare field.
• Good English communication skills, both verbal and written.

Nice To Haves

• Basic personal computer skills using windows based Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe, timely, and comfortable transportation of patients.
• Coordinates patient schedules with other department personnel and communicates changes to the appropriate individuals.
• Checks name bands to ensure that appropriate patient is being treated.
• Cleans, sterilizes, and prepares whirlpools in accordance with department protocols.
• Performs routine cleaning of the treatment area and equipment in order to provide satisfactory conditions.
• Assists the clinician in the treatment of patients for transfers, ambulation, and mobility training.
• Assists and monitors patients during their treatment session as directed by the clinician.
• Performs errands as requested by the clinician in an accurate and timely manner.
• Distributes linen to the appropriate treatment areas on a regular basis or as needed.
• Performs routine ordering of supplies as directed by the managing clinician.
• Assists and performs clerical and reception duties to include insurance authorizations, filing, scheduling patients, answering phones, etc...
• Performs all duties with proper body mechanics.

Benefits

• We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving colleagues-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees