Rehabilitation Technician - FT - Days - MRHS

Memorial Hospital West; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System in Hollywood, FL is seeking an ancillary patient support role to assist therapists and clinical staff.

The position involves patient handling, maintaining equipment, and clerical duties to keep therapy services flowing. No prior experience required; high school diploma and BLS certification preferred; on-site hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• BLS/CPR certification from American Heart Association required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful healthcare setting.
• Strong communication and teamwork to support clinicians and patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist with movement, support and transport of patients during therapy sessions.
• Maintain a clean, safe treatment area and ready therapy equipment.
• Assist clinical staff with preparing patients for therapy.
• Perform office support: inventory, logs, stocking, filing, scheduling and phones.
• Provide during-treatment assistance under therapist supervision.

Skills

Accountability

Customer Service

Equipment Maintenance

Patient Care

Patient Handling

Patient Safety

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Professional Standards

Education

High School Diploma

BLS Certification

Job description

Location:

Hollywood, Florida Memorial Rehabilitation Institute provides highly specialized care ranging from complex multiple trauma, stroke and brain injury to physical and speech therapy. Inpatient care is offered at Memorial Regional Hospital South, with outpatient care available in five different locations. We also have a home health team and resources for long-term care at Memorial Manor, while also offering therapy for pediatric developmental diagnosis through Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital.

Summary:

Provides patient care and clerical support as needed to support clinical staff.

Responsibilities:

Assists with the movement, support, lifting and transport of patients before, during and after therapy.Maintains treatment area in a clean, safe and organized condition. Cleans and maintains therapy equipment and supplies.Assists clinical staff with preparing patients for therapy.Performs office support functions including inventory maintenance, temperature logs, stocking, filing, scheduling and answering phones.Assists during treatment sessions under the direct supervision of the therapist.

Competencies:

ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT HANDLING, PATIENT SAFETY - ANCILLARY/SUPPORT, PROBLEM SOLVING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements:

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)

Additional Job Information:

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Required Work Experience:

No prior work experience required.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Bending and Stooping = 80%
• Climbing = 40%
• Keyboard Entry = 80%
• Kneeling = 60%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Reaching = 80%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 80%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
• Running = 40%
• Sitting = 80%
• Squatting = 80%
• Standing = 80%
• Walking = 80%
• Audible Speech = 80%
• Hearing Acuity = 80%
• Smelling Acuity = 40%
• Taste Discrimination = 0%
• Depth Perception = 80%
• Distinguish Color = 80%
• Seeing - Far = 80%
• Seeing - Near = 80%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 60%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 60%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 60%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 80%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 80%
• Asbestos = 0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 60%
• Dust = 80%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 60%
• Hazardous Medication = 60%
• Latex = 80%
• Computer Monitor = 80%
• Domestic Animals = 60%
• Fire Risk = 40%
• Hazardous Noise = 0%
• Heating Devices = 60%
• Hypoxia = 0%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
• Magnetic Fields = 40%
• Moving Mechanical Parts = 80%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%
• Potential Electric Shock = 0%
• Potential for Physical Assault = 0%
• Radiation = 0%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
• Unprotected Heights = 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%

Shift:

Primarily for office workers - not eligible for shift differential

Disclaimer:

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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