Rehabilitation Technician I, Inpatient

University of Maryland Medical System; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 24,645 - 32,497; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution is looking for a Rehabilitation Technician to assist licensed therapists in delivering patient care. The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma and will be required to obtain Basic Life Support certification within 60 days of hire. Responsibilities include preparing treatment areas, assisting clinicians, and maintaining inventory to ensure smooth operations. This full-time position is suitable for a team player eager to contribute in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 60 days of hire.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains treatment areas and equipment.
• Assists licensed clinicians in delivering patient care.
• Monitors and maintains inventory for adequate supplies.

Skills

Strong verbal communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Time management

Problem-solving skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

University of Maryland Medical System provided pay range

This range is provided by University of Maryland Medical System. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$17.89/hr - $23.59/hr

When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, you’re coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban Baltimore, Maryland campus. You’re embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes convenience and flexibility a priority. Joining our team of healthcare professionals means you’ll be contributing to a locally and nationally recognized institution. UM St. Joseph has been recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a grade ‘A’ hospital and by U.S. News & World Report as #3 in both the state and Baltimore Metro area, making UM St. Joseph the highest-ranking community hospital in Maryland. In addition, we’ve been consistently recognized as a top employer by Baltimore magazine.

Job Description

Job Summary

Under the direction of a licensed therapist, assists in delivering patient care in the rehabilitation setting as described in State of Maryland Practice Acts. Performs routine tasks to help ensure productive therapy sessions such as maintaining treatment areas, preparing patients for therapy, and assisting in clerical tasks.

Primary Responsibilities

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed.

• Prepares and maintains treatment areas and equipment to adhere to appropriate infection control standards, as well as maintains logs to assure compliance.
• Assists the licensed clinicians in the delivery of patient care as permitted by State of Maryland Practice Acts.
• Assists in the training of new rehabilitation technicians.
• Assists front office and clinicians with routine clerical tasks to support the patient care process.
• Monitors and maintains inventory to assure adequate supplies.
• Demonstrates patient-centered care and service.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience - Required

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience: No experience required
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 60 days of hire

Education & Experience - Preferred

• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification obtained prior to hire

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong verbal, written, and non-verbal communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills to enable the technician to establish and maintain rapport with team members, patients, and families.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse healthcare team.
• Ability to manage time and set priorities according to the demands of the job.
• Ability to conceptualize and problem-solve when assisting with patient care.
• Ability to adapt hours of availability to variable and changing needs of the organization.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with patients and team members.
• Ability to effectively use various pieces of medical and therapeutic equipment within scope.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

Pay Range: $17.89 - $23.59

Other Compensation (if applicable): Shift Differentials

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Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

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