Therapy Technician, Outpatient Therapy PRN

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); Presencial; USD 22.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a Therapy Technician to support physiotherapy teams with patient care and equipment setup. The role involves assisting therapists, positioning patients, and maintaining treatment areas in a hospital or outpatient setting.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent and CPR/BLS certification, with a preference for candidates who have therapy technician experience in clinical environments.

Formación

• Therapy technician experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR AED or BLS certification required or preferred as noted.

Responsabilidades

• Demonstrates knowledge of laws, policies, and safety standards.
• Builds rapport with patients and families to maximize engagement in activities.
• Transfers, transports, and positions patients.
• Follows written and verbal instructions.
• Sets up and maintains therapy equipment and reports defects.
• Organizes patient treatment time efficiently.
• Assists in training of technicians, volunteers, or nursing staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Therapy technician experience

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

CPR/BLS certification

Descripción del empleo

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Licenses and Certifications (CPRAED) CPR AED or (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).

Preferred

• Experience 1 year therapy technician work experience in hospital, or outpatient rehabilitation setting preferred.

JOB DUTIES

• Demonstrates knowledge of relevant laws, policies and regulations and standards affecting decisions and interpretations. Demonstrates knowledge of contraindications and/or safety issues with various patient types and applies them to treatment.
• Develops rapport with patients and their families using approach common with that of health care team for purpose of obtaining maximum participation in activities.
• Transfers, transports, and positions patients.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Sets up and/or removes equipment or therapy aides for therapists as instructed. Performs routine and preventative maintenance on equipment as needed. Reports any defective equipment to supervisor. Communicates patient observations, responses, interactions, and non-verbal signs to therapist.
• Organizes patient treatment time and unscheduled time efficiently.
• Assists in on-job training, education, and supervision of Physical Therapy Technicians, volunteers, and/or nursing staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Requirements

• Bending/Leaning Over
• Pulling
• Pushing
• Standing
• Walking

Working Conditions

• Clinical Setting
• Hospital Setting

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.