Support Technician - Therapy Services

Owensboro Health; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro, Kentucky is seeking a Per Diem Therapy Services aide to assist clinicians with patient care and to help maintain orderly patient areas and equipment within a fast-paced hospital setting.

No formal experience is required; a high school diploma or GED is preferred. The role involves assisting with patient positioning, transporting patients and materials, and applying safe lifting techniques while supporting departmental safety and cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Critical thinking and decisive judgment.
• Able to work under minimal supervision in a stressful environment.
• No professional licensure required; high school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists clinicians with patient care as directed.
• Assists clinicians with positioning patients as directed.
• Transports patients and materials as directed.
• Maintains safe lifting techniques and uses appropriate assistive devices.

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Weekend Requirements: One | Work Hours: 8am - 4:30 pm | Status: Per Diem/PRN - 0.0 FTE (less than 40 hours per pay period) | Entity: Owensboro Health Regional Hospital | Department: Therapy ServicesJob 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 ExperienceNo experience requiredEducationHigh school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher preferredLicensure/Certification/RegistrationNo licensure/certification/registration requiredOrganizational 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: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: (Clinical-Hospital)Standing: FrequentlyWalking: FrequentlySitting: OccasionallyLifting 0-25 lbs: FrequentlyLifting 25-75 lbs: RarelyLifting over 75 lbs: RarelyCarrying 0-25 lbs: FrequentlyCarrying 2575 lbs: RarelyCarrying over 75 lbs: RarelyPushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: FrequentlyPushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: FrequentlyPushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: FrequentlyClimbing: OccasionallyBending/Stooping: FrequentlyKneeling: OccasionallyCrouching/Crawling: OccasionallyReaching: FrequentlyTalking: FrequentlyHearing: FrequentlyRepetitive Foot/Leg Movements: RarelyRepetitive Hand/Arm Movements: FrequentlyKeyboard Data Entry: FrequentlyRunning: OccasionallyVision: Depth Perception: FrequentlyVision: Distinguish Color: FrequentlyVision: Seeing Far: FrequentlyVision: Seeing Near: FrequentlyHazardous Drug Risk Exposure:Risk Level: Low-RiskOwensboro Health Core CommitmentsINTEGRITY - 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.