Rehabilitation Tech

Berger Health System; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a Rehabilitation Technician in the Speech Therapy department to assist licensed professionals with therapy interventions and routine patient care. Duties include direct patient care, equipment maintenance, and preparing treatment areas.

The role emphasizes assisting therapists, onboarding new staff, and participating in department quality activities within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School or GED (Required)
• One to three months related Experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of and Experience
• CPR Certification or must have within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• 85% Direct and indirect patient Care The Rehabilitation tech may be assigned routine duties that assist in the delivery of therapy care and operations, such as:
• Maintenance and care of equipment and supplies;
• Preparation, maintenance, and cleaning of treatment areas;
• Transportation of patients;
• Taking care of patients personal needs before, during or after treatments;
• Assisting in the construction of adaptive equipment and splints;
• Delivery and/ or dispensing of equipment &/or therapy supplies or materials.
• Assisting patients preparing for, during, and at the conclusion of treatment such as changing clothes, assisting during transfer, and altering position during treatment t ;
• Personally assisting the therapist, therapist assistant, student therapist, and/or student therapist assistant while the therapist, therapist assistant, student therapist, and/or student therapist assistant is concurrently providing services to the same patient.

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary

The Rehabilitation Technician works under the supervision of licensed rehabilitation staff professionals to assist the licensed professional in therapeutic interventions and routine patient care. The rehab tech assists in maintaining orderly operation of the rehabilitation department.

Responsibilities And Duties

85% Direct and indirect patient Care The Rehabilitation tech may be assigned routine duties that assist in the delivery of therapy care and operations, such as:

• 1 Maintenance and care of equipment and supplies;
• 2 Preparation, maintenance, and cleaning of treatment areas;
• 3 Transportation of patients;
• 4 Taking care of patients personal needs before, during or after treatments;
• 5 Assisting in the construction of adaptive equipment and splints;
• 6 Delivery and/ or dispensing of equipment &/or therapy supplies or materials.
• 7 Assisting patients preparing for, during, and at the conclusion of treatment such as changing clothes, assisting during transfer, and altering position during treatment t ;
• 8 Personally assisting the therapist, therapist assistant, student therapist, and/or student therapist assistant while the therapist, therapist assistant, student therapist, and/or student therapist assistant is concurrently providing services to the same patient.

Non-Patient Care Tasks

10% Non-Patient Care Tasks:

• 1 Clerical, secretarial, and administrative activities.
• 2 Assist in the onboarding, orientation and training of new techs, staff, volunteers and students.
• 3

Department Functions

5% Department Functions:

• 1 Attends appropriate in-services, competency assessments, and mandatory hospital education.
• 2 Participates in department quality improvement activities.

Minimum Qualifications

High School or GED (Required)

Additional Job Description: One to three months related Experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of and Experience . CPR Certification or must have within 90 days of hire. Work Shift: Day Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40 Department Speech Therapy

Join us! ... if your passion is to work in a caring environment ... if you believe that learning is a life-long process ... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry Equal Employment Opportunity OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations.

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