Therapy Support Technician

Avera St. Luke's; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera St. Luke's is seeking a Therapy Technician PRN to support therapy services under supervision, preparing patients and treatment areas, handling registration and scheduling, and ensuring smooth patient flow in the clinic.

You will collaborate with nursing and therapy staff, assist with treatments, monitor patients, transfer to wheelchairs, and help maintain equipment and supplies while sustaining safety and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High School or GED Equivalent.
• Less than 1 year patient care related experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Prepares therapy patients for therapy sessions.
• Collaborates with nursing and therapy team to optimize therapy times.
• Assists with treatments as directed by therapists.
• Monitors patients during visits and notifies therapists of distress or concerns.
• Assists patients to wheelchairs/total lift chairs and transfers patients and equipment.
• May assist with transport back to a patient’s room.
• Monitors and cleans therapy equipment, mats, etc., to insure regulatory compliance.
• Provides clerical support including phones, prior authorizations, patient registration and scheduling.
• Assists therapists in setting up equipment.
• Maintains stock of equipment, linens, and supplies for therapy services.

Skills

Communication

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

Less than 1 year patient care related experience

Job description

Avera St. Luke's is seeking a Therapy Technician PRN to support therapy services under supervision, preparing patients and treatment areas, handling registration and scheduling, and ensuring smooth patient flow in the clinic.

You will collaborate with nursing and therapy staff, assist with treatments, monitor patients, transfer to wheelchairs, and help maintain equipment and supplies while sustaining safety and confidentiality.