Rehabilitation Technician - Outpatient Pediatrics

MemorialCare•Long Beach, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Technician is responsible for assisting therapists in providing safe, efficient, and effective delivery of patient care. This includes preparing patients for therapy sessions, assisting therapists 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. MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare. They support employees in reaching their full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Requirements

Interest in healthcare career, preferably in rehabilitation or similar environment.
Great communication skills.
Demonstrate excellence in teamwork.
English/Spanish preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Provider certification.

Responsibilities

Assists with patient/care treatment under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist.
Maintains the department equipment and clinical supplies in a clean and orderly condition, takes inventory, and makes appropriate request for purchases of needed supplies.
Manages time effectively and balances direct patient care requirements with other departmental expectations.
Manages resources in a cost effective manner.
Communicates with team members, colleagues, patients, and families in a professional and positive manner, embodying MemorialCare values in daily interactions with others.
Demonstrates clear and concise communication and is respectful and supportive of other team members.
Demonstrates behaviors that support performance improvement activities through direct patient care and/or via participation in a workgroup/project/program in the department or relevant unit/area as appropriate.
Performs other duties as appropriate.