Physical Therapy Technician

Description:

Education

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent is required

Experience

• 1 Year Rehab tech preferred is preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• CPR - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 30 Days is required

What You Will Do

Patient Care Support

• Prepares patient for treatment using appropriate draping and positioning
• Transports patients to and from treatments using good body mechanics and stretcher/wheelchair safety
• Prepares, cleans and organizes whirlpools, wound care supplies and pulse lavage treatments using universal precautions and correct technique
• Assists with functional mobility training, gait training, exercise programs and ADL training as specified by therapist
• Assists therapist in set-up of all equipment necessary to perform assessments and treatments
• Communicates changes in patients condition to therapist and nursing staff
• Assist with use of modalities including ultrasound, e-stim, paraffin, fluid therapy, heat and cold

Clerical/Other Support

• Assists with the entry of patient charges
• Reviews patient data and charts as requested
• Organizes and maintains patient charts
• Utilizes computer for messaging and necessary patient information
• Assists with scheduling and phone duties
• Helps maintain all educational material and department forms
• Helps with faxing and copy needs of the department
• Assists with data collection as requested

Department Maintenance

• Cleans and maintains equipment
• Documents the cleaning and maintenance of equipment
• Secures medication from pharmacy for patient treatment
• Maintains department stock items
• Completes safety, stocking and inventory records
• Maintains a neat environment

Accountability

• Maintains, documents and communicates current CPR and education requirements and obtains all training and education required by the system, hospital and department
• Utilizes available resources to maximize efficiency and productivity and meet departmental needs
• Participates in orientation and training of therapy technicians, students, volunteers and observers
• Represents department in a positive manner in the hospital, system, and community
• Completes assigned work within scheduled hours and offers assistance to others to ensure departmental work is accomplished
• Seeks assistance/supervision/consultation as needed and reports to supervisor any problems and/or solutions regarding delivery of patient care
• Completes other duties as assigned