Rehabilitation Technician PRN

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

Your job is more than a job. Make a Difference Every Day As a Rehabilitation Technician, you'll be an essential member of a multidisciplinary therapy team, helping patients recover from injury, illness, or adapt to disability. Under the direction of physicians and licensed rehabilitation therapists, you'll support patients during some of their most vulnerable moments and play a meaningful role in their physical and emotional recovery. You'll build relationships with patients, collaborate with caregivers and clinical staff, and celebrate every milestone along the rehabilitation journey. Your empathy, compassion, flexibility, and commitment to exceptional patient care are what make you the perfect fit for this rewarding role.

Position Summary

The Rehabilitation Technician assists rehabilitation therapists and clinical staff in providing quality patient care while maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient therapy environment. This role supports patient treatment activities, equipment maintenance, inventory management, and administrative functions within the rehabilitation department.

Your Everyday

• Provide physical assistance to therapists during patient treatment sessions and seek clarification when needed to ensure safe and effective care.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and team members.
• Clean and disinfect therapy equipment according to established procedures and infection control standards.
• Monitor and document temperatures for refrigerators, freezers, hydrocollators, and paraffin units; notify Biomedical Services and leadership when temperatures fall outside established ranges.
• Follow daily schedules and assignments provided by supervisors and therapists.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability when responding to schedule changes or departmental needs.
• Maintain therapy supply inventory, monitor stock levels, and distribute supplies to designated areas.
• Perform clerical and administrative duties, including greeting patients, escorting or transporting patients, and providing general departmental support.

The Must-Haves

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience required.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Previous experience as a Therapy Aide, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Rehabilitation Aide, or related healthcare support role required.

What You'll Bring

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Compassion and empathy for patients and families.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to patient safety and quality care.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Why Join Us?

Every day, you'll have the opportunity to help patients achieve greater independence and celebrate meaningful progress in their recovery journey. If you're passionate about patient care and thrive in a collaborative healthcare environment, we'd love to meet you.

WORK SHIFT:

Days (United States of America)

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LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

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