Rehabilitation Technician

Children's Clinics for Rehabilitative Services • Tucson, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting providers in the Rehabilitation Department with patient care tasks. Maintains the environment of care and assists in management of Rehab Department paperwork as assigned. This position will directly support the audiology department.

Requirements

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• BLS certification required
• Employees are required to maintain a current Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card. Evidence of a current and valid fingerprint clearance card must be received to begin and maintain employment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient, personnel, and corporate data
• Ability to effectively manage time with a proven ability to meet deadlines; organization and attention to detail
• Ability to provide support services to clinical providers during the examination, treatment, social and/or vocational development of the pediatric patient
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-volume and fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with patients, their families, clinic staff and community members
• Ability to operate personal computer and related office equipment as needed to perform job function

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of upper level diet and nutrition course and/or completion of Dietetic Tech Registration program if supporting Registered Dietitians
• Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology, Audiology, or related field preferred if supporting Speech/Audiology team
• At least one year in related field and/or experience in a healthcare environment preferred.
• Bilingual a plus
• Skill in performing car seat evaluation/fitting and installation (CPS certified) if applicable
• Skill in the removal and applications of casts if applicable

Responsibilities

• Assists therapists in preparation for therapy appointments by transporting necessary equipment to treatment room as directed
• Assist with administrative tasks such as patient phone calls, faxes, emails, scheduling, communicating with vendors or other tasks as needed
• Create patient therapeutic materials for onsite therapies or home sessions, per clinician recommendations
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and supply inventory of treatment rooms and storage areas
• Processing broken assistive devices or equipment and send items for repair; completing claims for lost or damaged devices; processing return for credits
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining a clean and safe environment of care in the Rehab Department treatment areas as assigned
• Provides video and photography services, as assigned by therapists, during patient assessments and treatments
• Performs basic adjustments, modifications and repairs to mechanical therapy equipment, ambulation aids and adaptive equipment
• Performs other duties as required and assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED