Rehabilitation Technician PRN

University of Maryland Medical System•Bel Air, MD

9d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a licensed therapist, assists in delivering patient care in the rehabilitation setting as described in State of Maryland Practice Acts. Performs routine tasks to help ensure productive therapy sessions such as maintaining treatment areas, preparing patients for therapy, and assisting in clerical tasks.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
No experience required
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 60 days of hire
Strong verbal, written, and non-verbal communication skills.
Interpersonal skills to enable the technician to establish and maintain rapport with team members, patients, and families.
Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse healthcare team.
Ability to manage time and set priorities according to the demands of the job.
Ability to conceptualize and problem-solve when assisting with patient care.
Ability to adapt hours of availability to variable and changing needs of the organization.
Ability to maintain confidentiality with patients and team members.
Ability to effectively use various pieces of medical and therapeutic equipment within scope.
Walking Frequently
Sitting Occasionally
Standing Frequently
Reaching Frequently
Handling Frequently
Fingering Frequently
Feeling Frequently
Talking Constantly
Hearing Constantly
Stooping Frequently
Bending Frequently
Smelling N/A
Kneeling Frequently
Crouching Frequently
Crawling Occasionally
Reclining Occasionally
Fingering Frequently
Carrying Frequently
Climbing Occasionally
Balancing Frequently
Lifting Exertion of force required for participating in patient care 100+ lbs Frequently
Exertion of force required when moving an object 26-50 lbs Frequently
Pushing Exertion of force required to move an object 26-50 lbs Frequently
Pulling Exertion of force required to move an object 26-50 lbs Frequently
Near Acuity Required
Far Acuity Required
Field of Vision Required
Color Vision Required
Depth Perception Required
Standard Office Equipment (e.g., computer, telephone) Required
Medical Instruments/Equipment (e.g., syringe, forceps, needles, lab tools, etc.) Required
Other Equipment (must specify) Required
Work environment may include additional settings (community-based settings).

Nice To Haves

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification obtained prior to hire
1 year of relevant experience

Responsibilities

Prepares and maintains treatment areas and equipment to adhere to appropriate infection control standards, as well as maintains logs to assure compliance.
Assists the licensed clinicians in the delivery of patient care as permitted by State of Maryland Practice Acts.
Assists in the training of new rehabilitation technicians.
Assists front office and clinicians with routine clerical tasks to support the patient care process.
Monitors and maintains inventory to assure adequate supplies.
Demonstrates patient-centered care and service.
Perform all other duties as assigned.