Therapy Technician, Outpatient Therapy PRN

UT Southwestern Medical Center•Dallas, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Therapy Technician supports therapists in an outpatient therapy setting by assisting with patient transfers, transportation, positioning, and treatment activities. The technician sets up and removes equipment or therapy aides as instructed, maintains equipment, reports defective equipment, and communicates patient observations and responses to therapists. The role also includes organizing treatment and unscheduled time efficiently and assisting with training, education, and supervision of technicians, volunteers, or nursing staff. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and CPR/AED or qualifying Basic Life Support certification. One year of therapy technician experience in a hospital or outpatient rehabilitation setting is preferred.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
CPR AED certification or Basic Life Support course accredited by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Nice To Haves

One year of therapy technician work experience in a hospital or outpatient rehabilitation setting.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate knowledge of relevant laws, policies, regulations, and standards affecting decisions and interpretations.
Recognize contraindications and safety issues for various patient types and apply them during treatment.
Develop rapport with patients and their families to encourage maximum participation in activities.
Transfer, transport, and position patients.
Follow written and verbal instructions.
Set up and remove equipment or therapy aides for therapists as instructed.
Perform routine and preventative equipment maintenance and report defective equipment to a supervisor.
Communicate patient observations, responses, interactions, and non-verbal signs to the therapist.
Organize patient treatment time and unscheduled time efficiently.
Assist with on-the-job training, education, and supervision of Physical Therapy Technicians, volunteers, and/or nursing staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.