Rehab Tech II-Inpatient Hospital

The University of Kansas Health System•Kansas City, KS

About The Position

The Rehab Technician II works as a member of the interdisciplinary patient care team, supporting clinicians and the day-to-day operations of the rehabilitation services department. The role assists with direct and indirect aspects of patient care as directed by clinical staff, and may provide patient interventions without direct supervision when a clinician is on site, directing the interventions and available by pager. The position also supports equipment maintenance, regulatory compliance, departmental operations, and administrative duties. The technician is expected to work professionally with patients, visitors, and colleagues, contribute to team goals, use resources effectively, and take responsibility for their own learning and for safety and risk issues associated with the role. Duties may vary by department or unit, and other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

High school graduate.
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate competence in critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, and technical skills.
Perform and monitor patient interventions as directed by clinical staff.
Communicate effectively and promptly with clinical staff about patient care needs.
Record patient interactions in compliance with departmental guidelines.
Perform operational duties to maintain equipment and support regulatory compliance.
Assist clinicians with patient care activities that support the patient care plan, under clinical staff direction.
May provide patient interventions without direct supervision when a clinician is on site, directing the interventions and available by pager.
Perform administrative duties as assigned.
Demonstrate understanding of regulatory requirements applicable to the clinical area served.
Follow departmental policies, procedures, and standards.
Build rapport with patients and maintain professionalism with professionals, patients, and visitors.
Help across all areas and recognize the needs of the department as a whole.
May assist with developing, collecting, and analyzing performance improvement data.
Assume responsibility for risk and safety issues associated with the position.
Use resources efficiently and effectively.
Take responsibility for own learning needs.
Participate as a team member to achieve goals.
Perform the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.