Full Time Restorative Technician- SLB Campus

St. Luke's University Health Network • Bethlehem, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Restorative Technician assists the inpatient rehabilitation department with activities related to patient mobilization and application of semi-custom orthotics/bracing. Patient mobilization activities limit immobility harm, which may occur with prolonged periods of bed rest or reduction in physical activity associated with injury and/or disease. The Restorative Technician, under supervision/direction of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Manager may collaborate with the Inpatient Rehabilitation team (Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy/Speech Language Pathology) and/or Nursing teams to provide early and consistent mobilization opportunities for patients within the acute hospital setting.

Requirements

• Must be able to sit for up to ninety minutes at a time.
• Be able to tolerate standing for thirty to forty-five minutes consecutively.
• Must be able to use hands/fingers to manipulate dials on machines.
• Must have the ability to lift/move patients up to 300 lbs., push/pull patients weighing up to 300 lbs.
• Must have the ability to lift/move patients greater 300 lbs. by way of mechanical lift and/or device.
• Must have the ability to frequently stoop/bend, squat, crouch, kneel and reach above shoulder level.
• Must be capable of tactile sensation as it relates to feeling for muscle spasms, texture and skin temperature.
• Must have the ability to hear as it relates to normal conversation and ability to hear call bells.
• Must be capable of seeing as it relates to general vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.
• Two-year associate degree required.
• Current CPR certification.
• Successful completion of required affiliations and/or CEU’s to maintain licensure.

Nice To Haves

• four-year bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Training and education in orthotic bracing - certification as an orthotic fitter preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carries out direct patient care duties including transfers, ambulation assistance, and response to call bells.
• Assist patient with Activities of Daily Living to complement mobility/activity and encourage independence as appropriate.
• Collaborate with Inpatient Rehabilitation and Nursing, as needed, to prioritize mobilization of patients with the greatest need.
• Provide fitting for semi-custom orthotic braces following the appropriate training and education provided by Inpatient Rehabilitation Department clinical staff.
• Completes timely documentation of patient related information.
• Maintains order/confidentiality of all inpatient records in universal chart order per policy.
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements.
• Observes and reports changes in the patient’s health status to inpatient nursing team on the given patient care unit.
• Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree