Therapy Technician, Bartram Inpatient Hospital, PRN

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Therapy Tech to directly interact with patients, assisting under the direction of physical and occupational therapists during treatment sessions and recovery, with occasional light office support and patient reporting duties.

PRN schedule with weekday and occasional weekend availability. Minimum requirements include a high school diploma and CPR/BLS certification, plus strong interpersonal skills and physical endurance for a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current hands-on CPR/BLS Certification.
• Good interpersonal skills; strength, endurance and mobility required.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Escorts patients, guests, clients, and residents to treatment rooms, acute care, or gym areas.
• Assists patients on/off exercise tables or equipment, or in/out of whirlpools; assists with transfers and gait.
• Prepares whirlpool baths, dressings, and assists with dressing changes.
• Applies hot or cold packs under direction and prepares patients for equipment use (ultrasound, electrical stimulation, UV irradiation, therapeutic exercise).
• Monitors patient response to treatment and reports to supervisor; recognizes and responds to emergencies.
• Keeps treatment areas clean and organized; reports equipment malfunctions for repair.
• Assists with department paperwork as requested; performs other duties as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Mobility/Endurance

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

The Therapy Tech has the opportunity to directly interact with patients to assist under the direction of physical and occupational therapists with patient treatment sessions and recovery as well as opportunity for minimal office support work with patient reporting assistance.Hours: PRN, Weekdays and Occasional weekendsCandidates must be available for ongoing, year-round employment. Candidates seeking short-term or summer-only opportunities are not a fit.Responsibilities:Escorts patients, guest, clients, and residents to the private treatment rooms, acute care, or gym areas.Assists patients on/off exercise tables or equipment, or in/out of whirlpools. Provides general supervision/assistance with transfers, gait, and exercise. All the above are at the discretion of the therapist/assistant.Prepares whirlpool baths, and dressings, and assists with dressing changes. Adheres to current infection control practices, including cleaning of whirlpool equipment.Applies hot or cold packs under Therapist/Assistant direction. Prepares patients, guest, clients, and residents using proper positioning and draping, prior to equipment use including ultrasound, electrical stimulation, UV irradiation and therapeutic exercise equipment under therapist direction.Monitors/reports response of patients to treatment and informs appropriate supervisor. Recognizes emergency procedures and reacts appropriately.Ensures that linens are changed on treatment tables, and that supplies and equipment are returned to the proper location in a timely manner.Identifies malfunctioning equipment and documents needed for repair/maintenance, notifying Supervisor as appropriate.Assists with maintaining clean, orderly, and safe work environment. Follows schedule of cleaning per department policy.Assists Administrative Secretary with department paperwork upon request. This is a secondary duty and should be done so as not to conflict with primary responsibilities.Perform other duties as may be required from management.Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalentCurrent hands-on CPR/BLS Certification.Good interpersonal skills, good strength, endurance and mobility are also required.Must be able to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment.Location: 6400 Brooks Bartram Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32258Hours: PRN, Weekdays and Occasional weekends