Peds Rehab Tech-Acute Care

Department:

37600 Advocate Christ Medical Center - Pediatrics: I/P Acute Therapy

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

20

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Flexibility is required. Position includes weekends.

Typical schedule:

Tuesdays 10am - 2pm

Wednesdays 1pm - 5pm

Saturdays 9am -1pm

Major Responsibilities:

• Performance of daily maintenance routines for various rehabilitation departments
  •     1)Performs daily sanitation of PT/OT Gym areas, i.e., mat tables, tables, parallel bars and therapeutic equipment.
  •     2)Notifies appropriate personnel regarding equipment malfunctioning, hydra equipment.
  •     3)Maintains general clinic tidiness.
  •     4)Maintains splint area ensuring that supplies are properly stored and countertops are clear. Refills water levels.
  •     5)Disinfects equipment.
  •     6)Loads and unloads dishwasher.
  •     7)Stores, maintains and refills disinfectant according to hospital specifications.
  •     8)Sets up and cleans up therapy rooms for specific procedures. 11. Delivers and picks up equipment for special disinfecting procedures. 12. Closes site following established procedure.
• Performance of providing/assisting with clerical responsibilities as directed by supervisor/therapist.
  •     2)Assists in the preparation and maintenance of patient files.
  •     3)Copies forms, reports, records.
  •     4)Addresses and fills envelopes for mailings.
  •     5)Prepares packages for mailing.
  •     6)Sends copy requests to Copy Center.
  •     7)Faxes documents according to Hospital policy.
  •     8)Sorts and distributes mail and reports to appropriate staff.
  •     9)Distributes office supplies and therapy materials upon delivery.
  •     10)Accepts, verifies, and puts away supplies when delivered. 11. Orders food for therapy services. 12. Performs other clerical duties as back up or as assigned.
  •     1)Maintains department supplies/materials, including inventory, ordering and restocking.
• Performance of basic modality/exercise treatments.
  •     1) Delivers basic modality treatments after having been instructed and credentialed in safety techniques and precautions under the direct supervision of a therapist to include hot/cold packs, Hydra, but not to include Electrical Stimulation or advanced therapeutic techniques.
• Preparation of patient for treatment to facilitate patient care
  •     1)Prepares patient for treatment after having been instructed and credentialed in safety techniques and precautions.
  •     2)Removes bandages/dressings prior to treatment; rebandages after completion of treatment if indicated.
  •     3)Assists patient with dressing and undressing.
• Performance of patient transportation and routine errands between various rehabilitation settings
  •     1)Performs transporting duties as requested, i.e., wheelchair and cart and various life support equipment meeting an assigned schedule.
  •     2)Delivers supplies and equipment to patient’s room and rehab satellite units.
  •     3)Completes errands throughout hospital as assigned.
• Performance of basic gait training and therapeutic exercise under the direct supervision of a therapist to aide in the delivery of patient care.
  •     1)Performs basic gait training with patients after the therapist has instructed the patient and aide in the proper gait technique and precautions.
  •     2)Performs basic exercises with patients after the therapist has instructed the aide and patient in the proper technique and precautions.
• Performance of basic patient transfer techniques to facilitate patient care.
  •     1)Performs basic patient transfer techniques after having been instructed and credentialed in safety techniques and precautions.
  •     2)Performs the transfer techniques, stand pivot, slide board, sit to stand, and cart transfers under the direct supervision of a therapist to aid in the delivery of patient care.
  •     3)Communicates potential patient problems and abnormal patient behavior to attending therapist.
• Communication of patient’s needs/problems and notification of appropriate clinical staff to facilitate patient care.
  •     1) Provides information regarding observed patient problem(s)/need and immediately notifies appropriate clinical staff.
• Utilization of proper isolation procedures & techniques as appropriate.
  •     1)Maintains knowledge of isolation procedures and utilizes proper techniques as appropriate especially in hydrotherapy area after h