Rehab Tech - PRN - U of M Health West

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital • Wyoming, MI

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About The Position

The Rehab Tech assists therapists and therapy assistants with preparing for and treating patients receiving therapy services, and performs routine tasks assigned by therapists and therapy assistants. The role includes supporting patient care, carrying out assigned treatment activities under supervision, monitoring and reporting patient responses, maintaining equipment and treatment areas, and assisting with records and other program needs. The position requires care appropriate to patients’ ages and adherence to department policies and procedures, including patient confidentiality and infection-control practices.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Provider certification in accordance with department or program protocol.
• For the Munson location, current American Heart Association BLS Course for Healthcare Professionals; training will be provided within 60 days of hire if applicable.
• For Sub-Acute Care, possess and maintain Certified Emergency Nurse Accreditation (CENA) in accordance with department or program protocols.
• Ability to communicate in written and verbal formats.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served, including knowledge of lifespan growth and development and the ability to assess and interpret patient information to identify age-specific needs and provide care in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Remain in a stationary position frequently and move around the work location frequently.
• Occasionally transport, position, or exert force involving more than 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Transport and transfer patients while observing safety precautions and proper body mechanics.
• Apply therapeutic modalities following competency testing and as assigned by a therapist.
• Carry out specific treatment activities under the direction and supervision of a primary therapist or therapy assistant.
• Monitor patient responses to treatment and provide written or verbal feedback to therapists and therapy assistants.
• Acquire and return equipment and supplies to their proper locations after treatment.
• Clean and maintain equipment according to department infection-control policies and procedures.
• Maintain equipment and supply storage and inventory, including ordering and maintaining inventory when assigned by a supervisor.
• Maintain adequate clean linen supplies and change linens according to established guidelines.
• Keep treatment areas clean and orderly.
• Assist with maintaining charts and with filing and retrieving records as requested.
• Act as a patient advocate and maintain patient confidentiality.
• As program needs require, organize and maintain patient-chargeable equipment inventory, maintain training equipment, and assume patient-care and clerical duties under therapist direction across inpatient programs or disciplines.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and behavioral standards; encourage, coach, and monitor these standards in team members.
• Promote teamwork and direct communication with coworkers, and handle confidential information discreetly and sensitively.
• Identify problems and seek solutions; promote patient and family satisfaction and participate in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.

What This Job Offers

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