Rehab Technician - PRN - Chabert Campus

Ochsner Health•Houma, LA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Works under the direct, on-premises supervision of a licensed physical or occupational therapist, following detailed instructions, completed competencies, and applicable policies and procedures. Provides assigned therapeutic modality treatments, prepares therapy areas and patients for treatment, and transports patients using wheelchairs and stretchers. Maintains equipment and the work environment so they remain clean, operational, and safe, and performs isolation techniques in accordance with Infection Control policy. The role also supports patient care and department operations, including preparing treatment areas, assisting with office and front desk procedures, and adapting communication and conduct to the needs of different patient populations. The position requires compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. This is a PRN position at the Chabert Campus. The role is based in a patient-care environment, with routine exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue, potential exposure to communicable diseases, and possible occupational exposure to hazardous medications or waste.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval of required job information.
Proficiency with Windows-style applications, a keyboard, and software packages specific to the role.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including presenting information clearly and professionally to people at varying levels throughout the patient-care process.
Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.
Ability to meet the role’s very heavy physical demands, including exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds frequently, and/or more than 20 pounds constantly.
Ability to work in a patient-care environment with routine exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue, occupational risk of communicable-disease exposure, and possible exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste.

Nice To Haves

Some college coursework in Healthcare Sciences.
Five years of relevant experience or current pursuit of education in a clinical program.

Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain the treatment work area, including ordering supplies, linen, and pharmaceuticals.
Orient and mentor new staff in the needs of the assigned area.
Monitor and assist with patient care as specifically instructed by the therapist and in accordance with completed competencies.
Assist with generalized office and front desk procedures.
Transport patients to and from the department or room by wheelchair or stretcher as directed by professional staff, safely and courteously.
Adapt behavior and communication to the specific patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permission, and using an appropriate communication style.
Perform other related duties as required.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance-related concerns.
Maintain equipment and the environment so they are clean, operational, and safe; perform isolation techniques according to Infection Control policy.