Rehab Therapy Technician- Inpatient- Part Time

Overview

Under the direct supervision of the Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist performs specific tasks related to patient care and assists in the overall efficient operation of the department. Schedule : Monday 6 hours and Friday 4 hours Shift: Days ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Under the supervision of the Therapist, performs limited treatment modalities and exercise prescriptions Cleans and prepares treatment areas for patient care on a routine basis.

Orders and distributes linen to patient care areas. Sorts mail and delivers supplies to appropriate areas. Performs daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning of equipment per procedures. Orders stock and special requisition items to assure appropriate par levels. Reports equipment malfunctions and facilitates repairs. Assists with clerical duties including charge reconciliation Maintains equipment in proper working order Stocks equipment appropriate among various patient treatment areas Orders equipment for patients as needed Facilitates therapy schedule for designated patients Identifies patient concerns and addresses them accordingly with involvement of the supervising therapist EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED) CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE CPR Certification before hire.

Certain AHA courses such as Heartsaver or Heart. Code courses do not meet Mercyhealth standards; a hands on portion is required. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Passing the Driver’s License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring). Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.

Must be able to follow written/oral instructions. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES May be required to travel to multiple locations . WORK ENVIRONMENT The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. OSHA Exposure category B which means some employees in this work environment have occupational exposure. INFORMATION ACCESS Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties.

WORK CONTACT GROUP Partners, physicians, patients/family, visitors, vendors SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Stand/Walk/Sit: Occasionally (defined as up to 1/3 of the time) Handle/Reach: Frequently (defined as up to 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) Climb/Balance/Stoop/Kneel/Crouch/Crawl: Occasionally Talk/Hear: Frequently Strength: Light Work Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally Close, Distance, Color Vision and Depth Perception: Occasionally Peripheral Vision and Ability to Adjust Focus: Frequently LEVEL OF SUPERVISION Work is performed according to detailed and specific instructions PAY RANGE: $17.

92 - $26.88 Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.

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