REHABILITATION SERVICES TECHNICIAN - PER DIEM

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital seeks a Rehabilitation Technician to aid therapists in treatments and transport patients within the Rehabilitation Services Department.

You will help maintain equipment, follow supervision, and support a pediatric clinical team in a dynamic hospital setting, with emphasis on safety and patient comfort.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/Equivalent preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• Prefer some pediatrics/patient-care experience.
• Knowledge, skills and abilities in patient handling and safety.
• Ability to lift, position, or move patients to equipment while ensuring comfort and safety.
• Ability to self-lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist Rehabilitation Therapists during treatments.
• Transport patients as needed.
• Maintain equipment and supplies in Rehabilitation Services.
• Accept clinical supervision and report to assigned supervisor.
• Assist with behavior management, equipment setup, transfers and distraction/play activities.

Skills

Patient lifting

Mobility

Interpersonal sensitivity

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent (preferred)

CPR certification

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Job description

• Base Pay $17.00 / Hour

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.