Rehabilitation Technician - Sacred Peaks

Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation•Flagstaff, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Technician assists licensed physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology therapists with inpatient and outpatient medical and clinical support duties. The role includes preparing and cleaning treatment areas, supporting patient care under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist or pathologist, managing inventory and orders, maintaining records and databases, and performing reception and clerical duties in a busy clinical environment. The technician follows the Physical Rehabilitation Technician Manual, maintains patient confidentiality, and meets departmental competency requirements. The position involves variable amounts of sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, twisting, and other movement. It includes assisting with patient mobility, guarding, exercise, transfers, and positioning, as well as lifting and carrying equipment and supplies. The work may involve stressful or crowded situations, exposure to infectious diseases and chemicals, and occasional exposure to other environmental hazards. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of experience in a hospital or rehabilitation clinical setting.
Satisfactory employment performance, supported by positive references addressing teamwork, customer service, communication, ethical standards, work ethic, reliability, independent follow-through, time management, and ability to meet deadlines while maintaining quality.
Ability to understand the impact of the role on patient care, safety, and clinic efficiency, and to multitask effectively in a hectic work environment.
Successful completion of job interviews, background and reference checks, fingerprint clearance, physical examinations, and other required screenings.
Submission of complete and accurate required employment documents and information.
Ability to assist therapists and patients with safe mobility, guarding, exercise, transfers, and positioning; lift, push, and pull continuously up to 10 pounds, frequently up to 50 pounds, and occasionally over 100 pounds.
Ability to perform prolonged sitting, standing, walking, and bending; maintain balance and reach; twist frequently; and occasionally drive, climb, kneel, and crouch.
Ability to manipulate clinical and non-clinical items, including belts and latches, and use bilateral hand grasping, fine manipulation, and a keyboard.
Required visual and auditory abilities include far, near, and color vision, depth perception, seeing fine details, hearing normal speech and overhead pages, and telephone use.
Ability to independently initiate and complete routine assignments, address problems according to policies and procedures, cope with stress, make decisions under pressure, manage difficult interactions calmly, concentrate, handle multiple priorities, work alone, demonstrate patience, adapt to shift work, and work in close or crowded areas.
Ability to work in conditions that may include exposure to infectious diseases, chemical agents, dust, fumes, gases, temperature or humidity extremes, hazardous or moving equipment, unprotected heights, and loud noises.

Responsibilities

Prepare and clean clinical treatment areas before and after patient care; keep clinics stocked with forms, equipment, and supplies.
Monitor equipment and clinic areas for malfunctions and safety issues; maintain cleaning, maintenance, and temperature records as appropriate.
Maintain supplies and equipment in organized storage areas, complete scheduled inventories, order supplies and equipment, track orders, and coordinate with Purchasing and General Services staff.
Conduct routine walk-throughs of the Rehabilitation Department to check that spaces are clear, clean, organized, and stocked; maintain storage and workroom areas and outdoor storage units.
Coordinate with and assist therapy staff with inventory management using spreadsheets or inventory management programs.
Assist therapy staff with patient care activities, including prescribed exercises, fitting and adjusting equipment, and wound care treatment and dressing application, under therapist supervision.
Assist therapy staff in preparing educational displays and handouts, and track updates to Rehabilitation Services bulletin boards.
Carry out the patient plan of care as supervised and assigned by the licensed therapist.
Follow department training requirements and direction from licensed therapists.
Enter electronic health record data pertinent to the patient service role as assigned or appropriate.
Wear required personal protective equipment while on duty and safely complete PPE donning, doffing, and disposal.
Complete training in routine cleaning and decontamination processes for surfaces contaminated by communicable diseases.
Perform other related duties as assigned.