Support Technician - Rehabilitation

1000 Owensboro Health, Inc.

Owensboro (KY)

On-site

USD 17,000 - 22,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro, KY is seeking a Per Diem Patient Care Assistant to support the rehabilitation department. You will assist clinicians with patient care, position patients, transport supplies, use safe lifting techniques and help keep care areas clean and organized.

The role requires no prior experience; a high school diploma or GED is preferred, and BLS certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment. Weekend hours and per diem status apply.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED preferred.
BLS certification required within 90 days of employment in this position

Responsibilities

Assist clinicians with patient care as directed.
Assist with positioning patients.
Transport patients and materials.
Use safe lifting techniques and appropriate assistive devices.
Clean and maintain patient care areas.
Maintain equipment and medical supplies as directed by clinicians.

Skills

Critical thinking

Independent work

Stress management

Basic learning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Weekend Requirements: Two | Work Hours: 7:00AM - 3:30PM | Status: Per Diem/PRN - 0.0 FTE (less than 40 hours per pay period) | Entity: Owensboro Health Regional Hospital | Department: Rehabilitation

Job Summary:

Performs designated duties to assist the department staff in the areas of patient care and departmental and equipment orderliness and cleanliness.

Job Responsibilities:

Assists clinicians with the care of patients as directed.
Assists clinicians with positioning patients as directed.
Transports patients and materials as directed.
Utilizes safe lifting techniques and appropriate assistive devices.
Cleans and maintains patient care areas.
Maintains equipment and medical supplies as directed by clinicians.

Skills and Attributes:

Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Works under minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Learning and applies knowledge at a basic level relying heavily on senior staff for troubleshooting.

Position Requirements:

Work Experience No experience required
Education High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher preferred
Licensure/Certification/Registration BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position

Organizational Responsibilities:

Supports Owensboro Health's Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

Additional Job Information:

This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description. The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.

Standard ADA Settings:

Standard ADA Settings: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

Standing: Frequently
Walking: Frequently
Sitting: Occasionally
Lifting 0-25 lbs: Frequently
Lifting 25-75 lbs: Rarely
Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely
Carrying 0-25 lbs: Frequently
Carrying 2575 lbs: Rarely
Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely
Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Frequently
Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Frequently
Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Frequently
Climbing: Occasionally
Bending/Stooping: Frequently
Kneeling: Occasionally
Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally
Reaching: Frequently
Talking: Frequently
Hearing: Frequently
Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely
Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
Running: Occasionally
Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently
Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure: Risk Level: Low-Risk
Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure: Risk Level: Low-Risk

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.

Owensboro Health is a nonprofit health system with a mission to heal the sick and to improve the health of the communities we serve in Kentucky and Indiana. The system includes Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, nationally recognized for design, architecture and engineering; Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital; Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center; the Owensboro Health Medical Group comprised of over 200 providers at more than 30 locations; three outpatient Healthplex facilities, a certified medical fitness facility, the Healthpark; a surgical weight loss center and program, and the Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center.