Rehabilitation Technician: Empower Recovery & Impact

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in New Orleans is seeking a Rehabilitation Technician to join a multidisciplinary therapy team. Under the direction of physicians and licensed therapists, you will assist with patient treatments, help with equipment and supplies, and support administrative tasks to ensure a safe, efficient rehab environment.

You will build rapport with patients and caregivers, maintain infection control, monitor equipment temperatures, and adapt to changing schedules.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• Experience as Therapy Aide, CNA, Rehabilitation Aide, or related healthcare role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical assistance to therapists during patient treatment sessions.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Clean and disinfect therapy equipment per infection control standards.
• Monitor temperatures for refrigerators/freezers/hydrocollators/paraffin units and report out-of-range readings.
• Follow daily schedules and assignments from supervisors and therapists.
• Demonstrate flexibility with schedule changes and departmental needs.
• Maintain therapy supply inventory and distribute supplies.
• Perform clerical duties including greeting patients and transporting them within the department.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

LCMC Health in New Orleans is seeking a Rehabilitation Technician to join a multidisciplinary therapy team. Under the direction of physicians and licensed therapists, you will assist with patient treatments, help with equipment and supplies, and support administrative tasks to ensure a safe, efficient rehab environment.

You will build rapport with patients and caregivers, maintain infection control, monitor equipment temperatures, and adapt to changing schedules.