Therapy Technician

Georgia Hand, Shoulder &Elbow

16h

About The Position

Job Summary: The Therapy Technician will provide all support functions regarding patient treatment, to the Occupational Therapists and administrative support to the Therapy Coordinator. Duties/Responsibilities: Splinting: Assist the therapist by cutting out a drawn splint pattern from a thermoplastic material Apply straps or riveted straps and Velcro to splints Smoothen rough or pressing edges on splints Sew splint straps or garments as needed Clean and pad splints before they are fitted by the therapist Assist the therapist with the forming of orthotics (pinch-ons, large splints) Pre-cut blanks with cutter, precut Velcro blanks Restock splint island shelves Fabricate splint kits, including, pre-made straps Clean splint pans and split scissors Assist with reordering of monthly supplies Maintain the sewing machine in working order Wound Care Area: Clean whirlpools after use Disinfect debridement tables after use Restock essential supplies for daily use Scrub and package debridement tools Shoulder Room: Restock towels, sheets and pillowcases as they are laundered Change towels, sheets and pillowcases after each patient use and disinfect tables Clean and refill hydrocollator monthly Refill ultrasound gel containers weekly Return hot packs to hydrocollator after each patient use Top off hydrocollator water daily Modalities: Clean paraffin excess and refill daily; clean paraffin machines monthly Clean the filter in the fluidotherapy machine bi-monthly. Clinic Area: Interview new patients and complete intake information in writing or into the computer Assist with patient flow; help the patient questions or concerns regarding check in, check out or moving to the next area of treatment Clean and straighten therapy clinic during and after treatments Straighten weight area during and after treatments Maintain the BTE work simulator in working order Wipe down doors and lockers Refill lotions and gels Wipe down therapy tables at the end of the day Restock all billable items ordered Make copies of patient handouts to replenish supplies Additional Responsibilities Assist with ordering and restocking monthly supplies for splinting, wound care, modalities, therapy supplies for the clinic. Other duties as assigned Please note: Therapy Technicians are not to engage in patient evaluations, treatment planning or patient care unless directly assisting a therapist who is carrying out the treatment plan.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize tasks.
Excellent speaking and presentation skills.
Ability to maintain confidential records, PHI.
College Degree is preferred, but not required
Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an Orthopedic setting preferred

Responsibilities

Assist the therapist by cutting out a drawn splint pattern from a thermoplastic material
Apply straps or riveted straps and Velcro to splints
Smoothen rough or pressing edges on splints
Sew splint straps or garments as needed
Clean and pad splints before they are fitted by the therapist
Assist the therapist with the forming of orthotics (pinch-ons, large splints)
Pre-cut blanks with cutter, precut Velcro blanks
Restock splint island shelves
Fabricate splint kits, including, pre-made straps
Clean splint pans and split scissors
Assist with reordering of monthly supplies
Maintain the sewing machine in working order
Clean whirlpools after use
Disinfect debridement tables after use
Restock essential supplies for daily use
Scrub and package debridement tools
Restock towels, sheets and pillowcases as they are laundered
Change towels, sheets and pillowcases after each patient use and disinfect tables
Clean and refill hydrocollator monthly
Refill ultrasound gel containers weekly
Return hot packs to hydrocollator after each patient use
Top off hydrocollator water daily
Clean paraffin excess and refill daily; clean paraffin machines monthly
Clean the filter in the fluidotherapy machine bi-monthly.
Interview new patients and complete intake information in writing or into the computer
Assist with patient flow; help the patient questions or concerns regarding check in, check out or moving to the next area of treatment
Clean and straighten therapy clinic during and after treatments
Straighten weight area during and after treatments
Maintain the BTE work simulator in working order
Wipe down doors and lockers
Refill lotions and gels
Wipe down therapy tables at the end of the day
Restock all billable items ordered
Make copies of patient handouts to replenish supplies
Assist with ordering and restocking monthly supplies for splinting, wound care, modalities, therapy supplies for the clinic.
Other duties as assigned