Therapy Technician

Texas Health•Rockwall, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This role focuses on providing patient care support within a therapy setting. The Therapy Technician assists therapists with treatments, prepares patients, manages equipment, and handles various clerical and departmental maintenance tasks. The position emphasizes accountability for maintaining certifications and contributing to a positive team environment. Texas Health Physicians Group is a large network of healthcare providers committed to quality patient care and fostering an inclusive, supportive workplace.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
BCLS - prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly

Nice To Haves

One year of Rehab Technology experience

Responsibilities

Prepares patient for treatment using appropriate draping and positioning
Transports patients to and from treatments using good body mechanics and stretcher/wheelchair safety
Prepares, cleans and organizes whirlpools, wound care supplies and pulse lavage treatments using universal precautions and correct technique
Assists with functional mobility training, gait training, exercise programs and ADL training as specified by therapist
Assists therapist in set-up of all equipment necessary to perform assessments and treatments
Communicates changes in patients condition to therapist and nursing staff
Assist with use of modalities including ultrasound, e-stim, paraffin, fluidotherapy, heat and cold
Assists with the entry of patient charges
Reviews patient data and charts as requested
Organizes and maintains patient charts
Utilizes computer for messaging and necessary patient information
Assists with scheduling and phone duties
Helps maintain all educational material and department forms
Helps with faxing and copy needs of the department
Assists with data collection as requested
Cleans and maintains equipment
Documents the cleaning and maintenance of equipment
Secures medication from pharmacy for patient treatment
Maintains department stock items
Completes safety, stocking and inventory records
Maintains a neat environment
Maintains, documents and communicates current CPR and education requirements and obtains all training and education required by the system, hospital and department
Utilizes available resources to maximize efficiency and productivity and meet departmental needs
Participates in orientation and training of therapy technicians, students, volunteers and observers
Represents department in a positive manner in the hospital, system, and community
Completes assigned work within scheduled hours and offers assistance to others to ensure departmental work is accomplished
Seeks assistance/supervision/consultation as needed and reports to supervisor any problems and/or solutions regarding delivery of patient care
Completes other duties as assigned