Rehab Tech Supplemental Tier B - Acute Care

GBMC HealthCare; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

GBMC HealthCare in Baltimore, MD is seeking a dedicated patient-care assistant to support physical therapy services under supervision. You will prepare patients and equipment, assist with treatments, monitor status, and report changes to a therapist.

Responsibilities include room setup, transporting patients, taking vitals, maintaining supplies, and providing administrative support while adhering to infection-control standards.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Healthcare experience preferred (3 months).
• Able to identify and report changes in patient condition or equipment malfunctions.

Responsibilities

• Assist under supervision with preparing patients and equipment for therapy.
• Assist with treatments and observe patients during therapy sessions.
• Report status changes to a therapist promptly.
• Assist with room prep and equipment setup for therapy sessions.
• Transport patients to and from treatment areas and assist with transfers.
• Take patient vitals and document observations.
• Maintain infection control standards and inventory of supplies and DME.
• Provide administrative support (faxing, copying, scheduling) as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Customer service

Communication

EMR training

Time management

MS Office

Vitals measurement

Infection control

Inventory management

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Under direct supervision, prepares selected patients and equipment for physical therapy services, assists in administering treatments, observes patients during treatments, reports status changes to a therapist, and orders department supplies, ensuring sufficient stock.EducationHS Diploma or GEDExperience3 months healthcare experience preferredSkillsKnowledge and understanding of standard patient care and health care system policies and procedures.Skill in demonstrating excellent customer serviceSkill in oral and written communicationAbility to identify and report changes in patient's condition or equipment malfunctions to supervisorAbility to organize and prioritize workloadBasic skill in computers/ Microsoft Office,Eligible to successfully train in EMR within access grantedSkills in self time management and organizing workspaceEffective oral and written communicationBasic knowledge of medical terminology and/or anatomy or ability to learn the sameEligible to successfully demonstrate use of vital signs devicesLicensures, CertificationsCurrent BLS CPR certificationPrincipal Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssists with the following under the direct supervision of a therapist or an Occupational Therapist Assistant: (within guidelines of Md. OT or PT Board of Practice)Gait and ambulationFunctional activitiesTransfersRoutine follow-up of specific exercisesApplication of hot or cold packsAssists a physical therapist assistant when more than one individual is required to ensure the safety and welfare of the patient during ambulation, transfers, or functional activities.Performs the following activities without the direct supervision of a therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist Assistant, or other designated provider:Prepping room and setting up equipment.Transporting patients to and from treatment areas;Prep of patient room or treatment space with accordance with therapy ready standardsEncouraging, guiding and helping recurring therapy patients to prepare for therapy sessionAssist patients with personal hygieneKeeps track of ADL supplies and DME;Cleans, maintains exercise and DME equipment.Assist with department errands or small projects as assigned.Take patient vitalsProvides administrative support by:Notifying nursing units of inpatient treatment times;Performs office duties as needed.Performs and presents needed audits for LMS metricsFaxing; copying; printing, scanningAssists taking calls from patients, physicians, GBMC staff; monitoring voicemail;Medical Supplies:Assists in maintaining departmental inventories, searching for DME equipment throughout hospitalRetrieves supplies for patient as requested in a manner that supports infection control standardsObservant to billing standards for suppliesPrepares equipment and treatment areas:Reinforcing patient practice of therapist assigned activity, patient transfers, guarding Falls Risk patients when walking,Being observant and reporting any apparent issues or referring patient to therapist to answer questions patient verbalizes about conditionPhysical RequirementsAbility to stand and walk seventy percent (70%) of the time when assisting in patient care activities. Ability to use proper body mechanics to lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs.Working ConditionsNormal patient care environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, and temperatures.Conditions of EmploymentCurrent BLS CPR certificationGBMC Values - Value DescriptionRespectTreats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacyListens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilitiesExcellenceMeets and/or exceeds customer expectationsActively pursues learning and self developmentPays attention to detail; follows throughAccountabilitySets a positive, professional example for othersTakes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve themAppropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job dutiesReports to work regularly and on timeTeamworkWorks cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the teamAddresses and resolves conflict in a positive waySeeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutionsAcknowledges and celebrates the contribution of othersEthical BehaviorDemonstrates honesty, integrity, and good judgmentRespects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkersResultsEmbraces change and improvement in the work environmentContinuously seeks to improve the quality of products/servicesDisplays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstaclesAchieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficientlyPay Range$17.24 - $23.91Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.Equal Employment OpportunityGBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.