Therapy Technician - Inpatient Rehab - PRN

Texas Children's Medical Center•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are searching for our next Therapy Technician - someone who works well in a fast-paced hospital setting. In this position, you’ll provide assistance to the occupational/physical therapists and physical therapy assistants in providing occupational and physical Therapy treatment programs in a developmentally and age-appropriate manner for patients ages 0 - adulthood. PRN Needs - 4 weekend shifts per month, 1 major/1 minor holiday, & weekday coverage as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education with a basic familiarity with a medical environment preferred
Experience with working with children in some capacity is preferred
A current basic life support certification or schedule to attend a CPR certification course is preferred
Demonstration of the basic clinical and non-clinical competencies
Ability to be articulate, courteous and supportive in dealing with hospital, administrative and departmental personnel, patients and parents
Independently support and assist in patient care by following the direction of a therapist or therapy assistant

Responsibilities

Provides age-appropriate care for one or more of the following age groups routinely: Neonate, Infant, Toddler, Preschool Age, School Age, Adolescent, and Adult
Attends health, safety and training in-services and other mandatory hospital activities
Provides set-up/clean-up of patient care area as requested by treating therapist/therapy assistant.
Performs patient care and related activities within the scope of their training and responsibilities (demonstrating basic clinical competencies) as requested by the physical/occupational therapist or physical therapy assistant
Coordinates patient transportation schedule with primary therapist, patient care unit and coworkers daily as assigned
Ensures adequate inventory of linen and patient related supplies
Cleans and disinfects hydrotherapy whirlpools utilizing established departmental protocol following each whirlpool patient
Cleans therapy mats daily utilizing established departmental procedures
Informs Manager or designee of all patient/personal injury or unsafe situations, anticipated problems and unusual situations
Completes appropriate related documentation according to departmental and hospital guidelines
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.