Rehab Tech Supplemental Tier B

Under direct supervision, prepares selected patients and equipment for physical therapy services, assists in administering treatments, observes patients during treatments, reports status changes to a therapist, and orders department supplies, ensuring sufficient stock.

Responsibilities

• HS Diploma or GED Experience 3 months healthcare experience preferred Skills Knowledge and understanding of standard patient care and health care system policies and procedures.
• Principal Duties and Responsibilities Assists with the following under the direct supervision of a therapist or an Occupational Therapist Assistant : (within guidelines of Md.
• OT or PT Board of Practice) Gait and ambulation
• Functional activities Transfers Routine follow-up of specific exercises

Application of hot or cold packs

• Assists a physical therapist assistant when more than one individual is required to ensure the safety and welfare of the patient during ambulation, transfers, or functional activities.
• Performs the following activities without the direct supervision of a therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist Assistant, or other designated provider: Prepping room and setting up equipment.
• Transporting patients to and from treatment areas; Prep of patient room or treatment space with accordance with therapy ready standards
• Encouraging, guiding and helping recurring therapy patients to prepare for therapy session

Assist patients with personal hygiene

• Keeps track of ADL supplies and DME; Cleans, maintains exercise and DME equipment.
• Assist with department errands or small projects as assigned.
• Take patient vitals Provides administrative support by: Notifying nursing units of inpatient treatment times; Performs office duties as needed.
• Performs and presents needed audits for LMS metrics

Faxing; copying; printing, scanning

• Assists taking calls from patients, physicians, GBMC staff; monitoring voicemail; Medical Supplies: Assists in maintaining departmental inventories, searching for DME equipment throughout hospital
• Retrieves supplies for patient as requested in a manner that supports infection control standards

Observant to billing standards for supplies

• Reinforcing patient practice of therapist assigned activity, patient transfers, guarding
• Falls Risk patients when walking, Being observant and reporting any apparent issues or referring patient to therapist to answer questions patient verbalizes about condition
• Reports to work regularly and on time
• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team

Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way

• Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
• Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others Ethical Behavior Demonstrates honesty, integrity, and good judgment
• Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers
• Results Embraces change and improvement in the work environment
• Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services
• Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles

Requirements

• Skill in demonstrating excellent customer service
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Ability to identify and report changes in patient's condition or equipment malfunctions to supervisor
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload
• Basic skill in computers/ Microsoft Office, Eligible to successfully train in EMR within access granted
• Skills in self time management and organizing workspace
• Effective oral and written communication
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and/or anatomy or ability to learn the same Eligible to successfully demonstrate use of vital signs devices
• Licensures, Certifications Current BLS CPR certification
• Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities
• Excellence Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations

Actively pursues learning and self development

• Pays attention to detail; follows through Accountability Sets a positive, professional example for others Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
• Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently

Pay

Pay Range $17.24 - $23.91 Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand and walk seventy percent (70%) of the time when assisting in patient care activities. Ability to use proper body mechanics to lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs.

Working

Conditions Normal patient care environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, and temperatures. Conditions of Employment Current BLS CPR certification GBMC Values - Value Description Respect Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.