Rehab Tech

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Rehab Tech, you will assist licensed therapists in providing therapeutic care and support to patients undergoing rehabilitation.

Every day you will prepare treatment areas, help patients with exercises and mobility, manage equipment, and maintain a safe and organized clinical environment as delegated.

To be successful, you will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to supporting patient progress and therapist needs within the rehabilitation setting.

• Assists patient with Activities of Daily Living and assigned non-clinical duties as directed by the Nurse, Licensed Therapist, Supervisor or Program Coordinator.

• Collects Laboratory specimens according to hospital protocol, maintaining hospital standard of zero tolerance for mishandled specimens.

• Reports observed or reported changes in the patient's condition to the Licensed RN/ Physician or Licensed Therapist.

• Prepares patients for transfer/ transportation to other departments/ areas.

• Performs safe and effective transfers with appropriate equipment.

• Assists patient to cart/ bed or Wheelchair.

Job Requirements

Required

• Healthcare education in related area and Aide to the OTR/L, PT, RN, CTRS,SLP-CCC, upon hire

• Certified Nursing Assistant: AZ, upon hire and

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Where You'll Work

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Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, (http://phoenix.gov/visitors/index.html) St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 576-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.

We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute (https://www.barrowneuro.org/) , Norton Thoracic Institute (https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/norton-thoracic-institute) , Cancer Center at St. Joseph's (https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/locations/stjosephs/services/university-of-arizona-cancer-center) , Ivy Brain Tumor Center (https://www.ivybraintumorcenter.org/) , and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (https://www.supportstjosephs.org/traumacenter) (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.

U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital.

St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies (http://www.bestcompaniesaz.com/) .

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Pay Range

$18.15 - $23.14 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.