Rehabilitation Support Technician

Lehigh Valley Health Network • Allentown, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. Summary Responsible for clerical duties within the rehabilitation department to support smooth and organized office operations including; answering phones, paitent check-in, ordering/maintaining office supplies, record keeping, and data entry/maintenance. These individuals will also be responsible for assist the rehab staff in preparation of patients and/or the environment of care for therapy sessions. This individuals, under the supervision of a licensed therapist, can also assist in safe patient handling. They will also be expected to help maintain departmental cleanliness, therapeutic supply inventory and other duties as assigned by the licensed therapy staff and/or next level manager.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Less than 1 year
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Strong word processing skills
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

• Previous healthcare-related experience/training preferred
• Meets priorities and handles multiple tasks.
• Utilizes good judgment in planning work and acting within the limits of standard practice.
• Data entry and maintenance skills (Excel)

Responsibilities

• Assists in transfers and stand by assistance of a licensed therapist during skilled interventions.
• Assists Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, and/or Exercise Physiologists by retrieving needed equipment, setting up the environment of care prior to treatments, cleaning equipment, and maintaining department supplies.
• Assists with rehabilitation department clerical tasks
• Transports patients to and from department or room via wheelchair or stretcher.
• Performs regular sweeps of all patient areas to locate ambulatory assistive devices and returns them to their proper location.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees