Rehabilitation Technician - Inpatient Pediatrics

MemorialCare•Long Beach, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Technician Per Diem is responsible for assisting therapists in providing safe, efficient, and effective delivery of patient care, as well as for preparing patients for their therapy session, assisting therapist with patient transfers, monitoring patient exercises under the direct supervision of a therapist, assisting with rehab equipment during therapy sessions, and performing clerical and environmental tasks as directed.

Requirements

Interest in healthcare career, preferably in Rehabilitation or similar environment.
Must have great communication skills and demonstrate excellence in teamwork.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Provider certification.

Nice To Haves

English/Spanish in bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists with patient care/treatment under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist.
May also assist with coordination of access to care for patients via assistance with insurance verification/authorization, patient check-in, chart preparation, and answering incoming phone calls.
Maintains the department equipment and clinical supplies in a clean and orderly condition, takes inventory, and makes appropriate request for purchases of needed supplies.
Assists with record keeping, management of health information, billing and scheduling related activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.