Therapy Technician - PRN 4228

UMC Health System

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for assisting the OT, OTA, PT, PTA, and OT/OTA and PT/PTA students with patient treatments, maintaining inventory of equipment and supplies, housekeeping duties and any other assigned duties while in the acute setting. Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice as defined by and/or stated by the 1) American Occupational Therapy Association, 2) Texas State Occupational Therapy Practice Act, 3) American Physical Therapy Association, 4) Texas State Physical Therapy Practice Act, 5)DNV, 6) UMC Standard Policy and Procedure Manual, 7) PM&R Policy and Procedure Manual.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Basic Life Support Certification (CPR) after the first 90 days.

Nice To Haves

• No previous hospital experience is required but preferred.
• Computer experience preferred, but not required.
• On the job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Monitors patients in routine exercise programs including passive, active assistive, active and Resistive ROM programs as instructed by the PT/PTA or OT/OTA
• Monitors patients in gait training activities, using any weight bearing precautions, and using assistive equipment as instructed by the therapist
• Assists the therapist with monitoring patient safety while performing ADL’s and transfers.
• Performs modalities appropriately as directed by the PT/PTA or OT/OTA and be aware of major precautions and contraindications for modalities including but not limited to continuous passive motion (CPM) machines, hot and cold treatments, coban wrap, paraffin baths, fluidotherapy, whirlpool, ultrasound and splint checks.
• Monitors patient transfers and be able to perform transfers in a safe manner while using proper body mechanics and assist PT/PTA or OT/OTA as needed.
• Performs routine daily/weekly or monthly housekeeping duties including but not limited to cleaning patient care areas with disinfectant after patient use, disposing of soiled linens properly, and maintaining storage areas in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Completes daily tasks as assigned to include but not limited to charge sheets, updating daily patient lists, discussion with nursing staff to prepare patient for PT/PTA or OT/PTA treatments, and prepare patient for next PT/PTA or OT/PTA session.
• Assists in assembling weekly and daily supply orders and will maintain the proper level of supplies/inventory in the department.
• Must communicate patient responses to treatment both verbally and in writing to PT/PTA or OT/OTA.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED