Physical Therapy Tech - Part Time Days

Torrance Memorial Medical Center; Torrance (CA); Presencial; USD 34.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Torrance Memorial is seeking a skilled Technician to support Physical Therapy services within the Rehabilitation Department and hospital-wide. Under direct supervision, you will prepare patients and equipment, assist with modalities, and help maintain a clean, well-supplied environment.

The role emphasizes safe patient transfer, accurate documentation of treatments, and collaboration with therapists, physicians, and families.

Formación

• Prepares patients for treatment and assists with modalities like hot/cold packs.
• Assists with PT treatments and documents progress under supervision.
• Maintains infection control and safety during procedures.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare patient and equipment for treatment in Rehabilitation and hospital areas.
• Assist with or administer PT modalities (ultrasound, massage, gait training, exercises).
• Document treatments and patient progress per therapist directions.
• Maintain department cleanliness and inventory of supplies.

Conocimientos

Patient prep

Assists with PT treatments

Infection control

Communication

Observation & monitoring

Team collaboration

Housekeeping & organization

Inventory & equipment upkeep

Clerical support

Cost-conscious mindset

Descripción del empleo

Under direct supervision, performs skilled technical work including the preparation of the patient and equipment for Physical Therapy treatment both in the Rehabilitation Department and throughout the hospital, and assisting as directed in the treatment process, maintaining equipment, supply inventory, and department cleanliness.

Core Competencies

• Prepares patient and sets them up with treatment modality (ie, hot packs, cold packs) including preparation of equipment and providing supplies, safe transfer, and positioning of patient and assisting patient, as needed.
  
• Assists with or gives physical therapy treatments (such as ultrasound, massage, gait training, exercise programs) and documents treatment as directed for adolescent, adult or geriatric patients, under the direction of a Registered Physical Therapist.
  
• Maintains infection control procedures/clean technique in preparing for, assisting with, or cleaning up after treatment of patients.
  
• Ensures communication is appropriate to the age and status of the patient.
  
• Monitors patients condition, safety and progress during treatment procedure per patient age and status.
  
• Demonstrates and promotes good relationships with patients, families, staff and physicians.
  Helps with housekeeping responsibilities and maintains Rehabilitation areas in a neat and orderly state.
  
• Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies within the department and outlying treatment areas.
  
• Assists in the service and maintenance of department equipment.
  
• Assists with clerical and other duties when assigned.
  
• Evaluates and makes positive suggestions for change in the environment.
  
• Seeks supervisor as appropriate.
  
• Maintains medication security to authorized personnel only.
  
• Demonstrates a cost-conscious attitude.
  

License / Certification Requirements

BCLS or ACLS Certification

Compensation Range:

$25.00 - $28.38 / Hour