Rehab Technician - PRN - OLG MTS Dulles
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, the Rehab Technician prepares therapy areas and patients for treatment, provides assigned therapeutic modality treatments, and transports patients using wheelchairs and stretchers. The role also maintains equipment and the work environment to ensure they are clean, operable, and safe, and uses isolation techniques as described in Infection Control policy. The role includes preparing and maintaining treatment areas and supplies, assisting with patient care as instructed by a therapist, supporting office and front desk procedures, and orienting and mentoring new staff in the assigned area. The technician adapts communication and behavior to the patient population and helps ensure privacy, safety, and respectful care. The job description notes that duties may change and that other related responsibilities may be assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to individuals at varying levels throughout the patient-care process.
- Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.
- Ability to perform the physical demands of very heavy work, including 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 patient-care areas and routinely encounter blood, body fluids, and tissue, with occupational risk of exposure to communicable diseases.
- Potential occupational exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste in the healthcare environment.
Nice To Haves
- Some college coursework in healthcare sciences.
- Five years of relevant experience or pursuing an education in a clinical program.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain the work area for treatment, 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 patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permission, and using an appropriate communication style.
- Maintain equipment and the environment so they are clean, operable, and safe.
- Perform assigned therapeutic modality treatments and prepare therapy areas and patients for treatment.
- Perform isolation techniques according to Infection Control policy.
- Remain knowledgeable about applicable 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 concerns.
- Perform other related duties as required.
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Education Level
High school or GED
