Inpatient Rehab Therapy Technician (PRN)

Texas Health Hospital Rockwall; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Paid parental leave

Flex spending

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Growth opportunities

Team culture

Job summary

Texas Health Arlington Memorial seeks a Therapy Technician - PRN to support patient care in Arlington, TX. You will assist therapists, transport patients, prep treatment spaces and set up equipment and modalities under supervision.

Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent; BCLS; 1 year inpatient rehab tech preferred. PRN hours: every other Saturday with occasional weekdays.

Join a collaborative team with growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits in a leading health system.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• BCLS certification required prior to independent patient care and maintained quarterly
• 1 year inpatient rehab tech experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for treatment using appropriate draping and positioning
• Transports patients to and from treatments using good body mechanics and stretcher/wheelchair safety
• Prepares, cleans and organizes whirlpools, wound care supplies and pulse lavage treatments using universal precautions and correct technique
• Assists with functional mobility training, gait training, exercise programs and ADL training as specified by therapist
• Assists therapist in set-up of all equipment necessary to perform assessments and treatments
• Communicates changes in patients condition to therapist and nursing staff
• Assist with use of modalities including ultrasound, e-stim, paraffin, fluidotherapy, heat and cold
• Assists with the entry of patient charges
• Reviews patient data and charts as requested
• Organizes and maintains patient charts
• Utilizes computer for messaging and necessary patient information
• Assists with scheduling and phone duties
• Helps maintain all educational material and department forms
• Helps with faxing and copy needs of the department
• Assists with data collection as requested
• Cleans and maintains equipment
• Documents the cleaning and maintenance of equipment
• Secures medication from pharmacy for patient treatment
• Maintains department stock items
• Completes safety, stocking and inventory recordsMaintains a neat environment
• Maintains, documents and communicates current CPR and education requirements and obtains all training and education required by the system, hospital and department
• Utilizes available resources to maximize efficiency and productivity and meet departmental needs
• Participates in orientation and training of therapy technicians, students, volunteers and observers
• Represents department in a positive manner in the hospital, system, and community
• Completes assigned work within scheduled hours and offers assistance to others to ensure departmental work is accomplished
• Seeks assistance/supervision/consultation as needed and reports to supervisor any problems and/or solutions regarding delivery of patient care
• Completes other duties as assigned

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Job description

Texas Health Arlington Memorial seeks a Therapy Technician - PRN to support patient care in Arlington, TX. You will assist therapists, transport patients, prep treatment spaces and set up equipment and modalities under supervision.

Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent; BCLS; 1 year inpatient rehab tech preferred. PRN hours: every other Saturday with occasional weekdays.

Join a collaborative team with growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits in a leading health system.