Therapy Technician (Acute)

UMC Health System

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Rehab Technician is responsible for assisting the OT, COTA, PT, PTA, and OT/COTA and PT/PTA students with patient treatments, maintaining inventory of equipment and supplies, housekeeping duties and any other assigned duties while in the acute setting. The technician will adhere to policies, procedures, and standards of practice as defined by and/or stated by the 1) American Occupational Therapy Association, 2) Texas State Occupational Therapy Practice Act, 3) American Physical Therapy Association, 4) Texas State Physical Therapy Practice Act, 5)Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospital Organization Manual, 6) UMC Standard Policy and Procedure Manual, 7) PM&R Policy and Procedure Manual.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Basic Life Support Certification (CPR) after the first 90 days
• Good physical stamina
• Able to be on feet most of the day
• Fairly strong and energetic
• Frequently walking, standing, carrying, talking, hearing and listening
• Ability to lift more than 50 pounds occasionally to reposition patients
• Speak intelligently and in a professional manner before others
• Demonstrate good public relations
• Demonstrate assertiveness, flexibility and tact
• Perform technical procedures as assigned by the therapist
• Have ability and competence to operate necessary equipment
• Must be able to instill confidence in patients, physicians, and personnel
• Adapt to emergency conditions
• Be alert to changes in the patient’s condition
• Demonstrate economic use of time
• Know techniques of assisting and handling patients
• Understand Departmental/Facility policies, procedures and regulations
• Be aware of inter/intradepartmental communication

Nice To Haves

• Previous hospital experience
• Computer experience

Responsibilities

• Assisting the OT, COTA, PT, PTA, and OT/COTA and PT/PTA students with patient treatments
• Maintaining inventory of equipment and supplies
• Housekeeping duties
• Any other assigned duties while in the acute setting

What This Job Offers

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