Description
Medstar Health is looking for a PRN Rehabilitation Technician to join our team! We are looking for someone skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, the medical and professional staff, and the public.The PRN Rehabilitation Technician will perform a variety of functions to assist the professional staff in the department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Under direct supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT), Physical Therapist (PT), or Speech Pathologist (SLP) aids patients with therapeutic exercises and/or activities. Upon successful completion of departmental competencies, may independently perform multiple functions that are not related to a patient's plan of care (e.g., transportation of patients, and various program service functions such as gym set up to prepare for patient treatment, supplies inventory, etc.). These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards.Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!
Primary Duties:
Under direct supervision: aids patients in practicing functional exercises and activities as directed by Occupational Therapists (OT's), Physical Therapists (PT's), and Speech Pathologists (SLP's); functional activities may include exercises, gait/stair/transfer practice, utilizing pulleys, weights, tilt-table and other appropriate equipment; checks vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation levels during patient activities, as directed; directs patients in the care and use of crutches, walkers, and other ambulatory devices, such as slings, braces, orthotics, etc. Assists OT with Activities of Daily Living treatment utilizing appropriate adaptive equipment as directed. Assists in the provision of bedside treatments; assists OT/PT/SLP in positioning, handling, and stabilizing patients. Assists PT with patients receiving wound care treatment. This includes preparation and cleanup, applying dressings, and patient transfers in and out of whirlpool Transports patients to and from the department of PM&R, assists in the preparation of patients for transport and patient transfers; transports equipment needed to bedside as requested by OT/PT/SLP.Organizes, maintains and cleans treatment areas and equipment. Ensures all forms are stocked. Maintains an inventory of supplies and orders equipment according to par levels. Maintains all equipment and refrigerator logs. Promotes and abides by all C2C standards. Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all inclusive.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED. Basic Life Support (BLS).Basic knowledge of exercise programs, some exposure and experience dealing with a variety of patients preferred. Bachelor of Science degree in medical science or exercise science preferred.
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