Rehab Therapy Technician
About The Position
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. You will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. As an Occupational and Physical Therapy Technician, you will support licensed therapy personnel in lifting, transferring, gait-training and exercising patients, providing aid and treatment as directed. This role is an excellent entrance into the healthcare field, offering extensive hands-on experience and opportunities to develop new skills. This is a weekend position 2 weekend days per month. 8:00am - 4:30pm.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
- Ability to walk without assistive device and to maintain balance despite sudden load in order to support patient from falling during gait training.
- Ability to lift and reach with arms sufficiently to lift patient's arm and leg during therapeutic treatment program.
- Sensation of touch and manual dexterity to be able to palpate muscle tension or to monitor patient pulse.
- Visual acuity to observe patient's gross and fine motor movements in order to analyze these movements.
- Ability to speak clearly enough to instruct patients and families who may not be able to read.
- Ability to hear or understand patient's description of symptoms and response to treatment.
- Mental ability to interpret clinical data for the establishment and implementation of appropriate patient treatment.
- Ability to identify and resolve problems using critical thinking and decision-making.
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Nice To Haves
- Healthcare experience
Responsibilities
- Maintain sanitary, orderly conditions in department.
- Inventory departmental equipment.
- Ensure equipment is in good working order.
- Fabricate equipment as directed.
- Perform set-up of patient-related equipment.
- Support licensed therapy personnel in lifting, transferring, gait-training and exercising patients, providing aid and treatment as directed.
Benefits
- Annual influenza vaccination (or approved exemption)
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
