Physical Medicine Aide- Chambersburg Hospital Wound Care- PRN
Physical Medicine Aide- Chambersburg Hospital Wound Care- PRN
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Job Description
PRN (As Needed)
Monday Friday Varied Day/Evening Shifts
Weekend and holiday rotation
Position Function: Under the direction of Clinical Manager(s) and staff therapist(s) or therapy assistant(s) assists in the general operations of the assigned work area. As assigned may also guide activities of the volunteers and parttime students. Maintains supply inventory and general housekeeping within the department. May assist with clerical duties and patient transportation as directed. May be required to travel between clinical sites to assist in provision of care.
Responsibilities
Job Class Specifics:
1.Maintains the patient treatment areas in a constant state of preparedness for patient care in clean orderly manner; ensures that equipment/supplies are returned to proper storage areas in a timely manner following use.
2.Maintains proper inventory and prepares all necessary linen equipment and necessary patient supplies for the patients treatment as appropriate for the patients plan of care in a timely manner.
3.As needed plans for the timely transport arrival and departure of patients from the treatment area in the absence of transport personnel or in assistance to primary care staff.
4.Assists with basic patient care needs include toileting; preparing and tearing down booth gathering necessary treatment supplies wiping down equipment between patient use according to operational protocol etc.
5.Observes patient behavior and response during and after treatment; relays information to care provider as appropriate.
6.Assists in positioning lifting turning applying/using special equipment during patient care; utilizes proper body mechanics and procedures to ensure patient and personal safety.
7.Assures all equipment is cleaned and properly maintained as per departmental policy and accrediting organizations.
8.As necessary answers phone and processes voicemails; conveys thorough and accurate information to the appropriate individuals.
9.Maintains departmental data as assigned by the therapist or supervisor.
10.Proficient at scanning.
11.Prepares inpatient therapists daily patient schedule in accordance with operational processes.
12.Attends Rehab Huddle and uses input for appropriate scheduling.
13.Assists with processes and activities necessary to open and/or secure department at closing.
14.Monitors Rehab treatment minutes; follows up as appropriate.
15. Assists with OP therapy scheduling as needed and in accordance with operational processes.
16.Assists with updating operational manuals.
Qualifications
Qualifications and Standards
Education: High School graduate required with course work in medical terminology typing computer use and nurse attendant training preferred.
Experience: Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required. One year of work experience in direct patient care with Nurses Aide or EMT training or three years of direct patient care experience in an OT or PT department of a health care facility preferred. Must have an understanding of medical terminology disease entities and treatment including basic infection control procedures. Typing at a rate of 45 wpm clerical and computer skills are required.
Certifications/Licensure: CPR required
Employment Type
Part-Time
