Rehab Tech

University of Mississippi Medical Center • Jackson, MS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

To assist physicians and/or physical therapy staff as directed in the delivery of patient services which may include casting and applying or removing a variety of casts, braces. Splints, and dressings or hydrotherapy care. To provide guidance to less experienced staff.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED
• Knowledge of the principles and procedures for providing customer service.
• Skill in applying and removing casts, splints, sutures, pins, external fixators, and/or staples.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain records, supplies, equipment, and/or instruments.
• Ability to alleviate patient anxiety.
• Ability to safely lift and physically manipulate patients.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in sports medicine or kinesiology and prior rehab care or clinical work experience

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of duties in the treatment and care of patients which may include casting, splinting, dressing changes, suturing, wound care, irrigations, and/or therapy care.
• Provides age appropriate care which meets the physical, psychological, and safety needs of the patient.
• Schedules patients for assigned services and transports patients to and from treatment areas.
• Maintains an inventory of supplies for efficient functioning of assigned area.
• Checks equipment, sets up applicable instrumentation, sterilizes and cleans instruments and equipment, and prepares work areas.
• Applies and removes bandages, casts, and splints; removes sutures, pins, external fixators and staples.
• Provides guidance to less experienced staff.
• Ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards and practices.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED