Therapy Technician: PRN

Firelands Health•Sandusky, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Therapy Tech is a non-skilled worker who assists occupational or physical therapists with treatments as assigned and determined appropriate by the therapist for inpatients and outpatients at Firelands Regional Medical Center. The role also transports patients. Therapy Techs working in an outpatient satellite clinic may provide clerical support and help plan, organize, implement, and maintain the therapy area’s physical environment. The position prepares treatment areas and equipment, administers portions of therapy programs under the direction of a licensed therapist or therapist assistant, and communicates with therapists about patient performance and progress. It also involves maintaining records, directing patients, supporting efficient operations, and helping keep the environment safe and clean. The Therapy Tech serves patients of all ages and is expected to continue developing competence. Clerical responsibilities include preparing and typing support materials and confidential patient documents; answering phones and intercoms; handling messages, records, appointments, and schedules; greeting and directing visitors and patients; posting procedural charges and verifying statistics; assisting with filing and reports; preparing discharged records; scheduling recurring treatments; distributing materials and correspondence; ordering supplies with management approval; and helping orient staff to departmental clerical duties.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Current CPR certification.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to maintain a positive impression of the medical center and handle sensitive telephone and in-person inquiries.
Ability to file alphabetically and numerically.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend small letters and numbers and medical terminology.
Ability to lift 40–50 pounds and remain mobile.
Demonstrated ability to perform multiple activities.
Punctual attendance at the assigned work location is required.

Nice To Haves

Coursework in biological sciences preferred.
Experience in direct healthcare delivery preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare patient treatment areas with the equipment and supplies required for treatment.
Administer therapy care programs or portions of programs as planned and directed by a licensed therapist or therapist assistant.
Communicate with licensed therapists about patient performance and progress.
Perform tasks related to maintaining records, promoting communication, and routing patients within the facility.
Apply service management principles to patient care and related activities that support effective operations and ongoing development of the Rehab Center.
Help maintain a safe and clean environment by reporting equipment problems and other concerns, cleaning equipment, preparing it for disinfection, and receiving linen and supply stock.
Clean wheelchairs, carts, and equipment according to safety and infection-control standards.
Serve patients of all ages in the routine performance of duties.
Demonstrate responsibility for continued growth, competence, and development.
Perform clerical duties related to patient clinical services, including typing support materials and confidential patient documents.
Answer telephone and intercom calls, take and accurately communicate messages, and maintain records and appointments.
Greet visitors and patients and direct or escort them to the appropriate person, office, or treatment area.
Post daily procedural charges and verify departmental statistical data.
Assist with filing client materials in patient records, preparing quality-assurance and other reports, and preparing discharged patient records for medical records.
Schedule recurring patient treatment visits, prepare daily department schedules, and distribute schedules as appropriate.
Duplicate and distribute materials, requisitions, and correspondence.
Order supplies as needed with management approval.
Assist with orienting new staff to the department’s clerical duties.
Transport patients.