Inpatient Therapy Technician — Patient Care & Support

ClearSky Health; Kansas; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ClearSky Health is seeking a Therapy Technician to support patients under the supervision of a licensed therapist in Eau Claire, WI. The role focuses on assisting with therapeutic activities and basic patient care within a hospital setting.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 2 years of inpatient hospital experience preferred, and current BLS certification. Pre-employment background checks and UDS/THC testing are part of the process.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of inpatient hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes and delivers basic patient care, including toileting, bathing, linen and clothing changes, freshwater and ice, ambulating, comfort measures, and other patient needs.
• Transfers patients utilizing proper body mechanics and safe patient handling techniques.
• Documents vital signs, measures and records intake and output, weights, etc.
• Reports any changes observed in condition or behavior of patient to appropriate nursing or therapy personnel.
• Consults with Therapist and other members of the interdisciplinary team for the delivery of patient care.
• Responds to patient and family calls and requests.
• Assists in preparing and maintaining gymnasium unit.
• Assists in maintaining a physical, social, and psychological environment conducive to aiding in patient comfort and healing.
• Assists with admission, discharge, and transfer of patients.
• May be required to work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies.
• Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Assesses the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions.
• Complies with appropriate and approved safety and Infection Prevention standards.
• Maintains regular attendance in keeping with assigned work schedule.
• Completed required trainings, as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of the organization.

Job description

ClearSky Health is seeking a Therapy Technician to support patients under the supervision of a licensed therapist in Eau Claire, WI. The role focuses on assisting with therapeutic activities and basic patient care within a hospital setting.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 2 years of inpatient hospital experience preferred, and current BLS certification. Pre-employment background checks and UDS/THC testing are part of the process.