Therapy Tech, Bartram Inpatient Hospital, PRN

Brooks Rehabilitation • Jacksonville, FL

104d

About The Position

The Therapy Tech has the opportunity to directly interact with patients to assist under the direction of physical and occupational therapists with patient treatment sessions and recovery as well as opportunity for minimal office support work with patient reporting assistance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current hands-on CPR/BLS Certification.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good strength, endurance and mobility.
• Must be able to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Escorts patients, guest, clients, and residents to the private treatment rooms, acute care, or gym areas.
• Assists patients on/off exercise tables or equipment, or in/out of whirlpools.
• Provides general supervision/assistance with transfers, gait, and exercise.
• Prepares whirlpool baths, and dressings, and assists with dressing changes.
• Adheres to current infection control practices, including cleaning of whirlpool equipment.
• Applies hot or cold packs under Therapist/Assistant direction.
• Prepares patients, guest, clients, and residents using proper positioning and draping, prior to equipment use including ultrasound, electrical stimulation, UV irradiation and therapeutic exercise equipment under therapist direction.
• Monitors/reports response of patients to treatment and informs appropriate supervisor.
• Recognizes emergency procedures and reacts appropriately.
• Ensures that linens are changed on treatment tables, and that supplies and equipment are returned to the proper location in a timely manner.
• Identifies malfunctioning equipment and documents needed for repair/maintenance, notifying Supervisor as appropriate.
• Assists with maintaining clean, orderly, and safe work environment.
• Follows schedule of cleaning per department policy.
• Assists Administrative Secretary with department paperwork upon request.
• Perform other duties as may be required from management.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED