Rehabilitation Technician - PT - Days - MRHS

Memorial Healthcare System; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System in Hollywood, Florida seeks a patient care assistant to provide patient care and clerical support to assist therapists and staff. The role includes helping during treatment, moving patients, and maintaining a clean therapy area.

The position emphasizes safety, teamwork and attention to detail, with on-site duties in a fast-paced clinical setting. No prior experience required, and training will be provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification (American Heart) required.
• No prior work experience required.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assists with movement, support, lifting and transport of patients before, during and after therapy.
• Mantains treatment area in a clean, safe and organized condition.
• Cleans and maintains therapy equipment and supplies.
• Assists clinical staff with preparing patients for therapy.

Skills

Accountability

Customer service

Equipment maintenance

Patient and family centered care

Patient handling

Patient safety

Problem solving

Responding to change

Standards of behavior

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

BLS American Heart E-Card

BLS American Heart RQI E-Card

BLS Cert American Heart

BLS Certification Grace

BLS Cert Red Cross

Job description

Location

Hollywood, Florida

Summary

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

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 American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI 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%

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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We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.

Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.