Assists the Chiropractor with patient care, including administering therapy treatments and monitoring vital signs. Responsible for medical record documentation, maintaining treatment areas, and assisting patients with exercises and gowning.
Requirements summary
Requires a Chiropractic Technician license from the state of Wisconsin and BLS certification. Must have completed an accredited program in Chiropractic Technology and possess the physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Information: Per diem/as needed. Includes a shift every other Friday, 7am - 3pm. Additional shift opportunities available for PTO and call in coverage between, Monday - Thursday, 8am - 6pm. Pay Range $21.85 - $32.80
Major
Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Chiropractor, assists with all aspects of patient care using appropriate techniques and procedures in therapy treatments. Takes patient's vital signs. Observes and reports patient signs and symptoms. Performs proper medical record documentation and data entry. Assists the patient as needed in disrobing into a gown, redressing, and getting on and off exam table. Performs treatment therapies such as hydrocollator packs, cryo (ice) therapy, ultrasound and electric stimulation as directed. Assists with therapeutic exercise of patients (i.e., reviewing and/or demonstrating prescribed exercises to patient). Orders and dispenses clean linen, gowns, and supplies etc. Assists with ordering and stocking of supplies. Cleans and maintains the therapeutic treatment area, treatment tables, rooms and related equipment after use. May perform other clerical tasks, such as answer telephones, assist with billing processes, etc. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
Licensure,
Registration, and/or
Certification
Required: Chiropractic Technician license issued by the state of Wisconsin, and Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
Education
Required: Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Chiropractic Technology.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Adoption Assistance
Educational Assistance Program
Retirement Plans With Employer Match
Experience
Required: No experience required.
Knowledge,
Skills &
Abilities
Required: Proficient computer skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Physical
Requirements and
Working
Conditions:
Must be able to: lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist. lift up to 20 lbs over the head. carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs of force. perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present. May be exposed to electrical and chemical hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, must wear personal protective clothing and equipment (i.e., masks, latex gloves, etc.) as necessary. Exposed to a normal office environment. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
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Commitment to
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Assistance
Program
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