Therapy Technician

ClearSky Health•Waxahachie, TX

12d

About The Position

The Therapy Technician works under the supervision of a licensed therapist and provides support care to patients and therapy staff. The position integrates company values into daily practice and helps maintain a safe, comfortable environment that supports patient care and healing. The role may require work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Current BLS certification.
Knowledge of current clinical operations and procedures.
Knowledge of Infection Prevention and proper body mechanics.
General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
Clinical proficiency in using policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Appropriate use of supplies and equipment.
Critical thinking skills.
Effective organizational and time management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection prevention standards.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with people at all levels of the organization.
Ability to perform prolonged standing, walking, squatting, bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling.
Ability to lift or exert up to 50 pounds.
Visual acuity for patient assessment and documentation; acute hearing for accurate patient assessment; manual dexterity to operate equipment and a computer keyboard; close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in an inpatient hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Prioritize and deliver basic patient care, including toileting, bathing, linen and clothing changes, providing water and ice, ambulating, comfort measures, and other patient needs.
Transfer patients using proper body mechanics and safe patient handling techniques.
Document vital signs and measure and record intake and output, weights, and other relevant information.
Report observed changes in a patient's condition or behavior to appropriate nursing or therapy personnel.
Consult with the therapist and other interdisciplinary team members regarding patient care.
Respond to patient and family calls and requests.
Assist in preparing and maintaining the gymnasium unit.
Help maintain a physical, social, and psychological environment conducive to patient comfort and healing.
Assist with patient admission, discharge, and transfer.
Promote safety for patients, visitors, and staff; assess safety risks and implement appropriate precautions.
Comply with approved safety and Infection Prevention standards.
Maintain regular attendance according to the assigned work schedule.
Complete required trainings as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the organization's overall effectiveness.