Therapy Tech

Baylor Scott & White Health•Waco, TX

About The Position

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well. This position will be 10am-6 pm, this is a van driver position Our Core Values are: We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart. We never settle by constantly striving for better. We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve. We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience. The Therapy Technician 1 assists patients, prepares the treatment area and administers treatment as directed by the supervising clinician.

Requirements

Operating and maintaining physical therapy equipment.
Working in a healthcare environment.
Knowing standard policies, procedures and OSHA regulations.
Proficiency in the use of office equipment and computer programs, such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days or hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

Prepares and sanitizes treatment rooms for patient care. Follows cleaning practices for equipment and surfaces. Performs maintenance checks on department equipment. Escorts patients to the treatment area for treatment.
Assists with therapy treatment under a supervising clinician's direction. Guides and monitors patients during exercise programs.
Assists with patient mobility, including bed mobility, transfers, and gait. Utilizes modalities correctly and answers patient questions about their use.
Adheres to safety practices with patient guarding. Drapes the patient appropriately to preserve decorum. Assists with personal care and hygiene of patients as needed.
Performs activities of Daily Living (ADL) observation and assistance during patient care.
Assists with splint fabrication.
Assists with wound care to include set up of supplies and assisting with patient positioning.
Communicates issues about patient performance or status changes to the accountable clinician. Refers patient to the clinician for communication outside the scope of care.
Runs and/or assists with group treatment. Monitors and orders supplies according to departmental guidelines.
Performs administrative duties such as verifying patient charges, patient scheduling, filing, or faxing.
Drives vehicles transporting patients in select locations. Staff members operating a hospital-owned vehicle must meet all applicable driving policies.