Therapy Technician

County of Santa Clara•San Jose, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of licensed or certified therapy staff and within allowable scope of practice, the Therapy Technician is responsible for administering patient treatment and/or indirect patient service within specified areas in the hospital and clinics or California Children's Services: Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Psychology and Therapeutic Recreation. The Therapy Technician is also responsible for tasks and activities that support the environment of patient care.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Typically, the applicant will have one year of experience as a Therapy Aide, Nurse's Aide, or Hospital Volunteer when assignment offers an opportunity to work around patients, or one year of coursework relevant to therapy and hospital work.
Relevant medical terminology
Basic communication skills
Patient observation skills
Record keeping practices
Understand oral and written instructions
Work with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team in a courteous, effective and cooperative manner
Communicate effectively and responsibly, verbally and in writing
Work accurately and efficiently with minimal supervision
Comply with administrative and regulatory policies
Recognize need for and seek advice from supervising therapy staff when needed
Instruct and assist patients effectively
Perform routine clerical work
Maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, patients, and others
Stand and walk for long periods
Assist, support, lift and transfer patients
Reach, grasp, and manipulate a variety of objects
Carry equipment/supplies and operate power tools

Responsibilities

Provide assigned direct patient care in conformance with care plans established by the primary therapist (e.g., exercise, mobility, activities of daily living, communication activities, education, range of motion, behavior management)
Provide indirect care and support, including transportation, preparation, and set up of patients and equipment
Assist therapy staff with procedures
Participate and assist licensed or certified therapy staff with group treatment and community outings
Fabricate and modify assistive devices and special equipment
Observe and report patient condition and status to primary therapist
Collect data in accordance with specified guidelines and provide patient information to therapist that contributes to the plan of care
Document care provided
Assist with application, removal, and replacement of protective, comfort and therapeutic devices per established care plans
May order Durable Medical Equipment according to therapist instructions
Perform minor checking and repair to equipment and other devices
Assist in maintenance of treatment areas by returning equipment, taking inventory, cleaning treatment equipment and organizing files and cabinets
Participate in meetings and in services as requested by supervisor
Provide a safe environment for patients, families, visitors, self, and staff (e.g., universal precautions and body mechanics)
Maintain records and perform related duties as required
Assist with data gathering for Quality Improvement
Orient volunteers according to guidelines
May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required
Other related duties as assigned