Therapy Technician, Halifax Inpatient, PRN - Daytona Beach, United States - Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital

Description

• Center for Inpatient Rehabilitation, located within Halifax Health
• Medical Center of Daytona Beach, specializes in treating stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury and complex orthopedic conditions.

• Escorts patients to the private treatment rooms, acute care, or gym areas upon announcement that the patient has arrived.
• 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 and under the supervision 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 patient, 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.
• Completes daily duties assigned to therapy aide if covering for the person's shift.

• Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to patient/family.
• Promptly reports relevant information to Physical Therapist/Occupational Therapist/PT Assistant/ OT assistant regarding patient, physician, intra- and interdepartmental concern.
• Takes patient appointments and therapy orders for treatment. Uses the telephone according to departmental and hospital policy.
• Collects data for Quality Assessment program as directed.
• Relates to patients and families in a manner that reduces anxiety and conveys an attitude of acceptance, sensitivity, and caring.

• Works collaboratively as a health care team member.
• Assists with tasks necessary for the general management and organization of the unit.
• Assists with restocking of supplies, cleanliness, and storage of department equipment.

• Attends at least 75% of staff meetings, and all mandatory in-services.
• Responds to problems/opportunities to improve patient care.
• Supports and is involved in the hospital's Total Quality Improvement initiative.