Rehab Therapy Technician - Contingent - West Bloomfield

Clinical / Allied Health

Under the direct supervision of Rehab professional staff, provides non-skilled support services such as : set up and clean-up for patient care, supply ordering and inventory, and equipment cleaning. May perform a variety of clerical tasks.

Facilitates the readiness of patients for treatment

Transports patients to and from therapy (in-pt) or escorts patients into the out-pt treatment area from the waiting room. May also transport patient care equipment to in-pt rooms (walker, cane, etc)

Provides a variety of duties to assist the Rehab professionals in the provision of care in the presence of the therapist or assistant, i.e. moving the IV pole or wheelchair while a patient is being ambulated, assisting with support of a limb during ROM assessment

Clean and organize all treatment equipment

Retrieves and returns treatment supplies and equipment to and from storage / cupboards / closets

Prepares and clean whirlpools

Cleans and monitor temperature of hydrocollators, refrigerators used for patient supplies, any other equipment requiring monitoring

Stocks clean linen and remove soiled linen

Monitors supply par levels, assists with supply inventory and may assume responsibility for ordering

Maintains awareness of patient safety issues within the clinic and in the use of equipment. Assists in the maintenance of patient care equipment as needed

Provides a variety of clerical support functions that may include : copying, filing, chart prep / break down, sorting / organizing, use of computer for such tasks as ordering, scheduling, data gathering

Enhances knowledge and development through participation in department meetings, in-services and training

Maintains patient confidentiality according to HFHS HIPAA policies

Maintains adherence to the HFHS Code of Conduct, as well as all other HFHS policies and procedures

If requested, represents HFHS at community functions

May have other duties assigned as needed

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required

Current Adult Heart Saver certification (or obtain within 90 days of hire)

Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new skills needed to perform job