Rehabilitation Technician - Physical Therapy - Roper Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare•Charleston, SC

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Technician assists therapists, therapy assistants, and/or athletic trainers as assigned. Duties include routine cleaning and quality control checks, room setup, inventory ordering, preparing patients and equipment for treatment, assisting with patient care, and related documentation. The role communicates with patients, visitors, therapists, assistants, and other team members, and uses patient-care databases and electronic medical records. The technician maintains department supplies as directed, performs delegated cleaning and safety checks, supports patient transportation using appropriate techniques and equipment, and completes records and other assigned tasks. The role may also assist with front-office operations such as answering calls, scheduling patients, and collecting copayments, and may support community events. The schedule is 32 hours per week, Sunday through Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on days/afternoons. The position serves patients across the lifespan and requires knowledge appropriate to the age and needs of patients served. Working conditions may include high stress, fluctuating workloads, noise, bright lights, interruptions, exposure to bodily fluids or hazardous substances, and occasional travel by car to off-site locations. Universal precautions and personal protective equipment are required. Physical requirements include patient maneuvering and manual dexterity, among other movements and sensory abilities. A high school diploma or GED is required. No work experience or training is required. BLS certification is preferred upon hire and must be obtained within 30 days for BSMH, or at hire for RSFH. Benefits may include competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible, insurance and prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, mental health resources, discounts, paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, disability coverage, tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support. Benefits may vary by market and employment status.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
BLS Basic Life Support certification: required within 30 days for BSMH and at hire for RSFH.
General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
Excellent interpersonal skills and strong time-management and organizational skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of work-related and sensitive information.
Ability to work effectively with patients, the public, and other healthcare professionals.
Ability to provide care appropriate to the ages and needs of patients served.
Ability to use universal precautions and personal protective equipment and follow infection-control policies.

Nice To Haves

BLS Basic Life Support certification upon hire is preferred.

Responsibilities

Communicate with patients, visitors, therapists, therapy assistants, and other team members in accordance with organizational guidelines.
Perform routine functions in patient-care databases and systems, including electronic medical records.
Assist therapists, therapy assistants, and/or athletic trainers with patient care as needed.
Maintain adequate department supplies within budget as directed by leadership.
Perform delegated cleaning, quality control checks, temperature checks, whirlpool cultures, and other assigned checks.
Complete record keeping and other tasks assigned by leadership.
Assist with patient transportation according to therapist instructions, using proper technique and equipment.
Demonstrate initiative and collaborate with process improvement teams.
Represent the department and profession positively, and attend and participate in scheduled meetings and in-services.
Assist with front-office operations as needed, including answering calls, scheduling patients, and collecting copayments.
Support the planning and execution of community events as needed.