Rehabilitation Therapy Technician - Hospital (Full Time)

UnityPoint Health; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is seeking a responsible individual for housekeeping and clerical tasks to assist in patient care. This role involves maintaining an ordered environment, sanitizing equipment, and supporting patient treatment activities under supervision. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and have a strong commitment to customer service and confidentiality.

Benefits

Paid time off

401K matching

Dental and health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience serving people.
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking).

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes therapy equipment.
• Stocks treatment rooms and maintains a safe work environment.
• Assists in direct or indirect patient care activities.

Skills

Customer Service

Confidentiality

Dependability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer knowledge

Job description

Overview

Responsible for performing a variety of housekeeping, stocking, and assigned clerical tasks, caring for equipment, and assisting with patient care activities under the direct supervision of a licensed professional.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching, and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability, and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career, and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe that supporting your development is vital to delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

• Cleans and sanitizes therapy equipment
• Maintains a safe and orderly work environment by performing duties such as routine cleaning of equipment, changing mat sheets and pillowcases between patients, restocking linen, and returning equipment and supplies to their proper locations
• Stocks treatment rooms
• Orders and puts supplies away
• Sets up equipment and treatment areas for patients
• Assists in direct or indirect patient care activities under appropriate guidance, direction, and/or supervision in accordance with the State of Iowa practice acts. Examples include functional mobility training, strengthening, and ROM exercises.
• Performs additional duties such as mentoring volunteers and interns, performing audits, grocery shopping, preparing materials for home programs, maintaining logs (e.g., iLs, food, dry cleaning, temperature, preventative maintenance, MSDS), casting children, and scoring tests.
• Assists with clerical tasks including scheduling as assigned

Program and Professional Development

• Facilitates the orderly functioning of the department
• Participates in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and hospital meetings
• Engages in performance improvement activities
• Conducts all aspects of the job ethically, supporting the hospital’s commitment to ethical behavior in all areas of activity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience serving people
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking)
• Basic computer knowledge and skills
• Works well with all customers and co-workers at all levels
• Demonstrates a cooperative, courteous, and dependable work performance
• Maintains confidentiality at all times
• Uses usual and customary equipment necessary for the position