Therapy Technician, University Inpatient Hospital, Full-time

Brooks Rehabilitation; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooks University Inpatient Hospital in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Therapy Tech to directly interact with patients under the direction of therapists, assisting during treatment sessions and recovery. The role may include minimal office support and patient reporting duties, with a 40-hour work week.

Responsibilities include escorting patients to treatment areas, assisting with transfers and equipment, preparing baths and dressings, and ensuring infection control.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current 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.

Responsibilities

• Escorts patients, guests, 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.
• Prepares whirlpool baths, and dressings, and assists with dressing changes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Strength

Endurance

Mobility

CPR/BLS Certification

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.Candidates 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.Hours: 40 hours per weekLocation: Brooks University Inpatient Hospital at 3599 University Blvd S, Jacksonville, FL 32216Thriving in a culture that you can be proud of, you will also receive many employee benefits such as the following:Competitive PayComprehensive Benefits packageVacation/Paid Time OffRetirement PlanEmployee DiscountsClinical Education and Professional Development Programs