Therapy Services Tech I

Bargaining Unit: Non Represented

Rate of Pay

$24.10/hour + DOE

Summary

Under the direct supervision of the manager, the Therapy Technician I is responsible for transporting, preparing, positioning, and in general assisting patients and therapists in the successful completion of the treatment plan. Performs a variety of office and clerical duties for the smooth and efficient running of the therapy department. Therapy includes Physical, Occupational and Speech. The Therapy Technician I is committed to assist in the provision of high quality health care services and to accommodate the changing needs of the various communities that Tahoe Forest Hospital serves.

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Effectively utilizes appropriate resources to ensure sensitive, personal care to individuals who require therapy services.
• Transports patient to and from the Therapy Department treating areas.
• Prepares the patient and necessary equipment for the prescribed therapy treatment.
• Assists the therapist in positioning patients, administering treatments, and supporting patients during ambulation, exercise, gait training and other physical activities.
• Obtains equipment, materials and supplies from storage areas and prepares them for appropriate use.
• Maintains the department in a clean and orderly condition.
• Assists with wound care.
• Assists patients in dressing, undressing and donning treatment garments and aids.
• Observes patients during treatments and informs therapist of any patient distress or malfunctioning equipment.
• Changes linens on beds and treatment tables.
• Cleans equipment.
• Participates in peer feedback to improve performance of lines of service.
• Seeks clarification of duties when needed.
• Channels suggestions, criticisms and questions to appropriate personnel.
• Extends courtesy and consideration for others in interpersonal relationships.
• Maintains inventory of supplies, performs requisition of supplies under direction of manager.
• Performs preventative maintenance checks as requested.
• Performs annual calibrations of equipment (pinch gauges, Jamars).
• Prepares pool daily for treatments, stocks and maintains pool linens, assists pool therapists with patients as needed (Truckee only).
• Demonstrates System Values in performance and behavior.
• Complies with System policies and procedures.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Education and Experience

No educational requirement and 6 months to 1 year of relevant experience

Required Licenses, Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers - Upon Hire

BLS

Employee will be enrolled in the Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) Basic Life Support (BLS) Entry or Prep Curriculum (depending on their previous BLS certification). - Within 3 months of hire into job

Other Experience/Qualifications

Preferred

• Associates degree in related field
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology