Therapy Technician: Hrly FT

Firelands Health Careers•Sandusky, OH

About The Position

The Therapy Technician is a non-skilled worker who assists occupational or physical therapists with treatments assigned by the therapist for inpatients and outpatients at Firelands Regional Medical Center. The role also transports patients. At an outpatient satellite clinic, the technician may provide clerical support and help plan, organize, implement, and maintain the therapy area. The position prepares treatment areas and equipment, assists with therapy programs under the direction of a licensed therapist or therapist assistant, and communicates patient performance and progress to the licensed therapist. It also supports patient routing, recordkeeping, scheduling, and other clerical functions. The technician helps maintain a safe, clean environment by cleaning equipment and reporting equipment or other problems. Duties include serving patients of all ages and maintaining professional communication with patients, visitors, and staff.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Current CPR certification.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to file alphabetically and numerically.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend small letters and numbers and medical terminology.
Ability to lift 40–50 pounds and remain mobile.
Ability to maintain a positive impression of the medical center and handle sensitive telephone and face-to-face inquiries.
Demonstrated ability to perform multiple activities.
Ability to understand instructions and communicate effectively in written and oral form.
Punctual attendance at the assigned work location.
Ability to work safely and efficiently, maintain an accident-free workplace, and demonstrate working knowledge of emergency codes.

Nice To Haves

Coursework in biological sciences preferred.
Experience in direct healthcare delivery preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare patient treatment areas with the equipment and supplies needed for treatment.
Administer therapy care programs or portions of programs as planned and directed by a licensed therapist or therapist assistant.
Communicate with licensed therapists about patient performance and progress.
Perform tasks involving record maintenance, communication, and routing patients within the facility.
Apply service management principles to patient care and related activities, supporting effective operations and the ongoing development of the Rehab Center.
Help maintain a safe and clean environment by reporting equipment problems and other concerns, cleaning equipment as assigned, preparing equipment for disinfection, and receiving linen and supply stock.
Clean wheelchairs, carts, and equipment according to safety and infection-control standards.
Serve patients of all ages in the routine performance of duties.
Demonstrate continued growth, competence, and development.
Perform clerical duties related to clinical services, including typing support materials and confidential patient documents.
Answer telephone and intercom calls, take messages, and communicate them accurately and professionally to the appropriate person.
Receive and record messages, appointments, and meeting schedules.
Greet visitors and patients and direct or escort them to the appropriate person, office, or treatment area.
Post daily procedural charges and verify departmental statistical data.
Assist with filing client material in patient records and preparing quality-assurance and other reports.
Prepare discharged patient records for Medical Records.
Schedule recurring patient treatment visits, prepare daily department schedules, and distribute them as appropriate.
Assist with duplicating and distributing materials, requisitions, and correspondence.
Order supplies as needed with management approval.
Assist with orienting new staff to the department's clerical duties.