REHABILITATION SERVICES TECHNICIAN

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital in Baltimore seeks a Rehabilitation Technician to support therapists by assisting during treatments and transporting patients. You will help maintain equipment, follow supervision from therapists, and assist with transfers, setting up equipment, and simple distraction or play activities.

Must lift patients safely to ensure patient comfort and safety. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR certification, and some pediatrics experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/Equivalent preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• Prefer some pediatrics and direct patient care experience.
• Ability to lift and move patients safely.
• Work under supervision of Rehabilitation Therapists.

Responsibilities

• Assist Rehabilitation Therapists during treatments and transport patients.
• Maintain equipment and supplies throughout the Rehabilitation Services Department.
• Accept general guidance and supervision from Rehabilitation Therapists.
• Report to Senior therapist or Manager of Rehabilitation Development / Feeding Day Program.
• Assist with managing behavior, equipment setup, transfers and play activities.

Skills

Lift and transfer patients

Manual dexterity

Emergency response

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Tools

Adaptive equipment operation

Medical equipment handling

Job description

• Base Pay $17.00 - $21.25 / Hour
• Employee Type Full Time

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to assure treatment or care that is appropriate to the developmental/chronological age of the patients served.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION

• Responsible for aiding Rehabilitation Therapists by assisting during treatments, Transporting Patients.
• Maintaining equipment and supplies throughout the Rehabilitation Services Department.
• Accepts general guidance, and clinical supervision from Rehabilitation Therapists.
• Reports to a Senior therapist to which assigned, Manager of Rehabilitation Development, or Manager of Feeding Day Program.
• Technicians can provide support by assisting with managing behavior, set-up of equipment, difficult transfers and providing distraction or play activities.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma/Equivalent preferred
• Licensure, Certification and Registration
• Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation certification
• Work Orientation and Experience
• Prefer some experience in pediatrics and direct patient care.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Sensitivity/Tact in dealing with customers
• Ability to lift, position, or move patients to and from patient equipment while maintaining patient comfort and safety
• Ability to self-lift 50 lbs.
• Manual dexterity and mobility
• Ability to act quickly and decisively in emergency situations
• Other Requirements Specific to Assigned Area

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to Senior therapist, Manager of Rehabilitation Development, or Manager of Feeding Day Program, as assigned.
• Supervision Exercised
• N/A

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Directly interfaces daily with patients, visitors, other health care team members, and other health care staff.

TOOLS/EQUIPMENT USED

• Operates adaptive equipment, physical agents, specialty beds, and equipment as outlined in Rehab Department Manual, and as limited by state licensing boards.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Occasional stress during emergency situations or multiple demands and/or telephone calls. Regular or continuous risk of exposure to body fluids, infectious waste or blood borne diseases requiring the use of personal protective equipment and adherence to established protocol.

This job description identifies the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not to be considered an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties or skills required of an incumbent.