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Rehabilitation Technician
5400 Rehab Services-Mgmt Clerical
Schedule: Day Shift. 40 hours weekly, Monday - Friday
This Rehab Tech position will work primarily at outpatient Rehabilitation Services department in Richmond supporting adult and pediatric clinical services. This position also includes weekend/holiday rotation on the inpatient and acute rehab units at the main hospital.
About the Position
The Rehabilitation Technician performs a variety of duties related to patient care, clerical functions, and miscellaneous tasks to enhance the delivery of care to patients. Preparation of equipment and treatment areas, disinfection, cleaning, ordering, stocking supplies, and general clerical tasks are primary functions. The Rehabilitation Technician will interact with patients and customers of all ages ranging from infants to geriatrics.
Overview of Responsibilities
- Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and transfer tasks as needed and assigned.
- Transport patients to, from, and within the department, including transferring patients to and from wheelchairs, beds, etc.
- Assist with patient treatments as directed by therapists or assistants.
- Assist with specialty programming, specifically robotics, including setup and hands-on assistance with therapists/assistants.
- Monitor patients during treatment, assisting as needed, and summon appropriate personnel if signs of patient needs or equipment malfunction are present.
- Provide physical assistance and attendant care to ARU patients, including toileting, grooming, and bathing as coordinated through therapy/nursing.
- Observe patients awaiting therapy or transportation, noting extended wait times or signs of illness, and handle situations appropriately.
- Prepare patients, equipment, and treatment areas as directed, including setting up equipment and preparing patients without initiating treatment.
- Perform routine maintenance and cleaning tasks for equipment, including refrigerators, cold pack freezers, hydrocollators, etc.
- Prepare and disinfect Pulsavac equipment in the inpatient hospital.
- Perform minor equipment repair and maintenance as needed.
- Responsible for preventative maintenance checks on department equipment as assigned by the Engineering Department.
- Prepare whirlpools and assist with hydrotherapy treatments, ensuring the whirlpool is prepared and disinfected in outpatient assignments.
- Maintain treatment tables with clean sheets, pillowcases, and gowns as needed.
- Launder gait belts and hydrocollator pack covers monthly or as needed.
- Maintain clinical supply inventory, properly disposing of expired supplies, processing purchase requisitions and packing slips, checking deliveries, and storing/retrieving items.
- Maintain proper food storage in patient care areas.
- Remove soiled linen when bags are 2/3 full and notify Linen Services of linen needs.
- Disinfect mats, toys, and other equipment and facilities between and after patient treatments.
- Wipe down equipment after each patient use with a hospital-approved germicide.
- Ensure cleanliness of all treatment areas and maintain adequate linen stock in assigned areas.
- Clean items in the department’s soiled utility area and return soiled equipment to Material Processing as needed per department policy.
- Perform clerical tasks such as copying, making phone calls, or completing documentation as requested by therapists or departmental management.
- Assist with filing and other clerical tasks as directed.
- Report abnormal facility findings to the manager/director.
- Greet, direct, and assist patients and visitors in and to the department.
- Handle potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions and standard practices.
- Act only within the tech’s scope of authority to practice.
- Follow department policies regarding safety, equipment use, and maintenance.
- Disinfect all equipment between uses to ensure patient safety and infection control.
- Perform miscellaneous errands or tasks as needed or directed.
- Ensure all work is completed in accordance with the department’s policies and procedures.
- Perform tasks related to patient care and assist with department activities as required.
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This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management deems necessary.
Education & Experience
Completion of job-specific training. Preference may be given to individuals with rehabilitation tech experience.
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Our values of Excellence, Empathy, Integrity and Accountability are essential to exceed our customers’ expectations. At Reid, we look for individuals who believe in our core values and demonstrate a genuine desire to make a positive impact to those we serve. We take pride in employing people who show up every day with a commitment to these values along with our mission and vision. We are one team working toward a common goal of providing outstanding customer care and service to our communities. If you have a calling to serve and are looking for meaningful and purposeful work, Reid Health is the place for you.
Reid Health's inpatient hospital is a 189-bed, regional referral center with a Level lll Trauma Center and a Primary Stroke Center designation. Reid Health's outpatient services include more than 40 specialties and sub-specialties throughout an eight-county service area. With more than 3,100 employees, 100 volunteers, and 170 healthcare clinicians on staff, Reid Health believes in wholeness -- in body, mind, and spirit. The minute you step through Reid's doors, you'll be surrounded by friendly faces. Each of our employees plays an important role in the friendly and caring environment we call Reid Health. It's more than a place to work. Reid team members are involved in and care for our community, fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie. They are the reason our patients feel safe and cared for. And they are the reason Reid Health is ranked among the best in quality care.
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