Rehab Technician

Franklin County Medical Center•Preston, ID

48d•Onsite

About The Position

Franklin County Medical Center (FCMC) is a non-profit critical access hospital with a vision to be the premier healthcare provider and facility of choice for the community. FCMC houses 20 beds in its acute care facility and 35 beds in its nursing facility, with three operating rooms, a procedure room, and advanced technology. The hospital was recognized as one of the “Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals” in the nation for four consecutive years from 2017-2020. As the largest employer in Franklin County, FCMC values its team members and offers competitive wages, flexible scheduling, a healthy work/life balance, and opportunities for education and growth through tuition assistance and promotions. This role specifically involves assisting Rehabilitation Therapists and Therapist Assistants in performing rehabilitative services for patients.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Successful completion of Rehabilitation Technician Training and Competency Program
Good communication skill both written and oral in English
Basic mathematical skills to accurately add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
Excellent interpersonal skills in order to work cooperatively with team members and patients/clients
Basic computer literacy
Regular and predictable attendance is required
Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hand and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or twist
Frequently able to move, push, pull, or lift up to 50 pounds
Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision
Must comply with HIPAA and patient privacy
Must wear PPE as situations require

Nice To Haves

Prior healthcare experience or current Therapy student preferred

Responsibilities

Preparing treatment areas and transporting and positioning patients/clients
Assisting with the completion of therapy treatment plans
Communicating with patients, families, friends, and members of the healthcare team to promote optimal benefits of rehabilitative care
Ensuring that needed supplies are available to Therapists and Therapist Assistants
Performing routine clerical tasks that support the patient care process
Actively participating in ways to improve the program, including providing input into the budgetary planning process, contributing to the cost-effectiveness of services, and establishing and maintaining positive relations with all clients