PRN Rehabilitation Services Technician

PRN Rehabilitation Services Technician

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family.

Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor, Rehab Services, the Rehabilitation Services Technician is responsible for assisting the Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, and Audiologists in the Rehabilitation Services Department. The Technician assumes responsibility for the following : inventory and distribution of supplies and linen, equipment cleaning, routine operational checks, assisting patient care, assisting therapist with medical record and billing compliance, and performing other duties as assigned. The ideal Rehabilitation Services Technician is an adaptable caregiver dedicated to restoring functions, improving mobility, and enhancing patient outcomes. This is a great opportunity for students who want to get PT or OT experience in the acute care setting or someone who has an interest in a career in rehabilitation.

A caregiver in this position works weekend days from 8 : 00 AM 4 : 30PM.

A caregiver who excels in this role will :

• Distribute linen and supplies daily.
• Ensure appropriate levels throughout the day.
• Check inventory of supplies and complete supply and form orders.
• Distribute supplies to the appropriate areas.
• Check that equipment is in its proper place and operating correctly.
• Clean exercise mats, treatment tables, exercise equipment, therapy equipment, etc.
• Change linen on exercise mats and treatment tables and return equipment / supplies to their appropriate storage areas to promote an orderly department appearance.
• Assist patients with dressing, changing and / or hygiene.
• Assist therapist with whirlpool treatments including the removal and application of dressings.
• Assist therapist with transfers, ambulation, exercise, patient positioning and preparation of modalities.
• Assist with mobilizing and transporting patients, phone coverage, patient scheduling, filing, and form collection and distribution for medical record and billing compliance.
• Complete mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include :

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include :

Physical Requirements :

Personal Protective Equipment :

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

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