Rehab Technician - PRN - Chabert Campus

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•Houma, LA

3d•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 by wheelchair or stretcher. Maintains equipment and the work environment to ensure they are clean, operational, and safe, and uses isolation techniques as outlined in Infection Control policy. The position also involves preparing and maintaining the treatment work area, monitoring and assisting with patient care as instructed by the therapist and within completed competencies, and supporting office and front desk procedures. The technician adapts communication and behavior to the needs of each patient population. Duties may change or be added, and the role requires compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulations, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program. This is a PRN role at Chabert Campus. It is performed in a patient-care environment and includes routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potential exposure to hazardous medications or waste. The job has very heavy physical demands, including exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds frequently, and more than 20 pounds constantly to move objects.

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 job information.
Proficiency with Windows-style applications, keyboard use, and role-specific software packages.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to people at varying levels throughout the patient-care process.
Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.
Ability to meet very heavy physical demands: exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds frequently, and more than 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
Ability to work in a patient-care environment with routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, and communicable diseases, and potential exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste.

Nice To Haves

Some college coursework in Healthcare Sciences.
Five years of relevant experience or pursuing 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 within 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 patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permission, and adjusting communication style.
Maintain equipment and the environment to ensure they are clean, operable, and safe.
Perform isolation techniques according to Infection Control policy.
Remain knowledgeable about and comply with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
Immediately report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.
Perform other related duties as required.