Rehab Therapy Technician- Inpatient- Part Time

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Janesville, WI

5d•$18 - $27

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist, the Rehab Therapy Technician performs specific patient-care tasks and assists with the efficient operation of the department. The role follows detailed and specific instructions and may require travel to multiple locations. The technician performs limited treatment modalities and exercise prescriptions under therapist supervision, prepares and cleans treatment areas, maintains and stocks equipment, manages linen and supplies, and supports department clerical work such as charge reconciliation. The technician also helps coordinate therapy schedules, orders equipment for patients, reports equipment malfunctions, and identifies patient concerns for follow-up with the supervising therapist. The work environment is usually quiet. The role is in OSHA Exposure Category B, meaning some employees in this work environment have occupational exposure. The position may access patient-care information needed to perform its duties and involves contact with partners, physicians, patients and families, visitors, and vendors.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
CPR certification before hire; the certification must include a hands-on portion, as certain AHA Heartsaver or HeartCode courses do not meet Mercyhealth standards.
Pass the applicable Driver’s License Check and/or Credit Check for positions requiring them.
Pass the Wisconsin Caregiver Background Check and/or Illinois Health Care Workers Background Check.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

Under therapist supervision, perform limited treatment modalities and exercise prescriptions.
Clean and prepare treatment areas for patient care.
Order and distribute linen to patient-care areas.
Sort mail and deliver supplies to appropriate areas.
Clean equipment daily, weekly, and monthly according to procedures.
Order stock and special requisition items to maintain appropriate par levels.
Report equipment malfunctions and facilitate repairs.
Assist with clerical duties, including charge reconciliation.
Maintain equipment in proper working order and stock equipment in the appropriate treatment areas.
Order equipment for patients as needed.
Facilitate therapy schedules for designated patients.
Identify patient concerns and address them with involvement from the supervising therapist.