Rehabilitation Technician PRN

LCMC Health • Metairie, LA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Technician supports rehabilitation therapists and clinical staff in delivering quality patient care while maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient therapy environment. Under the direction of physicians and licensed rehabilitation therapists, the technician assists with patient treatment activities, equipment maintenance, inventory management, and administrative functions. The role involves interacting with patients and caregivers during rehabilitation, supporting their physical and emotional recovery, and adapting to changing schedules and departmental needs. This is a PRN position with a day shift at East Jefferson General Hospital.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Previous experience as a Therapy Aide, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Rehabilitation Aide, or in a related healthcare support role.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Compassion and empathy for patients and families.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to patient safety and quality care.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical assistance to therapists during patient treatment sessions and seek clarification as needed to support safe, effective care.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and team members.
• Clean and disinfect therapy equipment according to established procedures and infection control standards.
• Monitor and document temperatures for refrigerators, freezers, hydrocollators, and paraffin units; notify Biomedical Services and leadership when temperatures are outside established ranges.
• Follow daily schedules and assignments provided by supervisors and therapists.
• Adapt to schedule changes and departmental needs.
• Maintain therapy supply inventory, monitor stock levels, and distribute supplies to designated areas.
• Perform clerical and administrative duties, including greeting, escorting, or transporting patients and providing general departmental support.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED