Radiology Technician

Job Summary

Assists with the provision of rehabilitation services to patients under the direct supervision of a Supervising Physical Therapist designated by the client facility, in accordance with state regulations. May function in a variety of settings including, but not limited to skilled nursing facilities, outpatient treatment centers, and home care settings.

Primary Job Responsibilities: Assists therapists as directed to prepare patients for assessments and treatments. Assists with the placement and removal of appliances and splints as directed by the Supervising Therapist. Assists the Supervising Therapist to conduct both individual and group treatment as outlined in treatment plan in the areas of ADL, functional mobility, ROM, strength, coordination, cognitive/perceptual remediation and functional maintenance.

Maintains department equipment by cleaning, disinfecting, maintaining orderly condition and reporting defective equipment. Facilitates the smooth functioning of the department to which assigned by performing administrative tasks and clerical duties such as scheduling patients, obtaining and monitoring authorizations, and answering phone calls.

Maintains inventory of department equipment and supplies. Participates in patient, family and staff education. Confers formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the patient. Responsible for reporting on the condition of patient/client to the appropriate supervisor and other staff members.

Coordinate and assist with care as directed. Documents and maintains patient records that reflect patient treatment: (Evaluation, daily treatment record, telephone orders, billing). Competencies: Communication, Written

• Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely. Accountability
• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. Detail Oriented
• Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task. Accuracy
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. Problem Solving
• Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems. Self-Motivated
• Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative. Responsible
• Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct. Resource Management (People & Equipment)
• Ability to obtain and appropriate the proper usage of equipment, facilities, materials, as well as personnel. Loyal
• The trait of feeling a duty to the employer. Time Management
• Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Tolerance
• Ability to work successfully with a variety of people without making judgments. Training
• Ability to develop a particular skill in others to bring them up to a predetermined standard of work performance. Working Under Pressure
• Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations. Tactful
• Ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others. Patience
• Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous. Organized -Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task. Initiative
• Ability to make decisions ortake actions to solvea problem or reach a goal. Honesty / Integrity
• Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace. Ethical
• Ability todemonstrateconduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards. Empathetic
• Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of others. Customer Oriented
• Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures. Communication, Oral
• Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. Applied Learning
• Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience. Active Listening
• Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others. Safety Awareness
• Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety. Friendly
• Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.