Rehabilitation Technician for Pediatric Audiology

Childrens Clinics is seeking a Fulltime Rehabilitation Technician for Pediatric Audiology.

As a member of the Rehabilitative Services team the Technician will assist the Rehabilitation providers with patient care tasks including equipment adjustments and orders casting and maintenance of the environment of care. This role will include support to the front office schedulers. The Technician will join a strong transdisciplinary team of Physical Speech and Occupational Therapists Audiologists and Nutritionists; who serve a diverse patient population consisting primarily of children with complex medical needs including cerebral palsy spina bifida neuromuscular disorders autism spectrum disorder neurogenic sensory impairment and pediatric orthopedic conditions.

In addition to competitive salary we provide you and your family with a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical Dental Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Group Term Life in addition to voluntary life insurance
• Corporate Care (sick child/adult/pet)
• Pet Care program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Supplemental insurance
• Flexible Work Strategies (depending on position)
• And more

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for assisting providers in the Rehabilitation Department with patient care tasks. Maintains the environment of care and assists in management of Rehab Department paperwork as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist with registering of new patients and request insurance prior authorization if applicable.
• Scheduling of patient appointments.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as patient phone calls faxes emails or as needed.
• Maintain recall lists for patients to ensure access to care.
• Serve as assistant and therapy aide during rehab visits per clinician request and skill set.
• Create patient therapeutic materials for onsite therapies or home sessions per clinician recommendations.
• Maintain cleanliness organization and sustain supply inventory of treatment rooms.
• Perform minor inoffice repairs to equipment or assistive devices.
• Prepare charge clean and maintain equipment before appointments as needed.
• Order therapy supplies monitor and maintain inventory submit invoices for supplies ordered.
• Processing broken assistive devices or equipment and send items for repair; completing claims for lost or damaged devices; processing return for credits
• Rehab Tech supporting Audiology will act as Cochlear Implant Coordinator; including but not limited to serving as point of contact for ENT offices to coordinate scheduling surgeries and other related tasks as assigned.
• Maintain equipment including weekly checks and documentation.
• May plan produce and correct menus based on established guidelines when supporting the Registered Dietitians.
• Obtains height weight and head circumference measurements as appropriate for specific medical clinic. Calculates and documents BMI.
• Documents relevant aspects of nutritional care for patients in accordance with departmental standards.
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining clean and safe environment of care in the Rehab Department including but not limited to Audiology booths Feeding Room and Cast Room according to established policies and procedures.
• Assumes primary responsibility for organization inventory and maintenance of department storage areas.
• Cleans and organizes toys and equipment daily. Assists in the inventory of toys track purchasing needs and organize.
• Provides video and photography services as assigned by therapists during patient assessments and treatments.
• Serves as secondary assistant to a variety of providers.
• Assists therapists in preparation for therapy appointments by transporting necessary equipment to treatment room as directed.
• Assists in the tracking of received equipment/process delivery receipts for scheduling; tracks and supports other orders/ordering processes including orthotic orders by maintaining detailed and accurate tracking sheets/schedule followup fitting appointment if necessary.
• Performs basic adjustments modifications and repairs to mechanical therapy equipment ambulation aids and adaptive equipment.
• Track surgery dates fill out postop Wheel Chair forms postop equipment needs & postop referrals as needed.
• Performs other duties as required and assigned

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of primary agencies serving speech language and hearingimpaired children in southeastern Arizona.

Ability to provide support services to clinical providers during the examination treatment social and/or vocational development of the pediatric patient.

Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a highvolume and fastpaced environment.

Ability to operate personal computer and related office equipment as needed to perform job function.

Knowledge of basic troubleshooting techniques for patient equipment.

Skill in performing car seat evaluation/fitting and installation (CPS certified) if applicable.

Skill in the removal and applications of casts if applicable.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with patients their families clinic staff and community members.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

Bachelors Degree in Speech Language Pathology Audiology or related field preferred if supporting Speech/Audiology team.

Experience:

At least one year in related field and/ or experience in a healthcare environment preferred.

Experience with pediatric population and casting a plus.

Must be able to meet physical demands and frequently/occasionally lift push pull and position up to 75 pounds.

Bilingual a plus.

Licenses and Certificates:

BLS certification required.

AGE OF PATIENTS ATTENDED BY EMPLOYEE IN THIS POSITION

Check all that apply:

N/A x Neonatal (newborn) x Pediatric (birth13 x Young Adult 1421 x Adult 2165

FINGERPRINT CLEARANCE

Employees are required to maintain a current Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card. Proof of a current fingerprint clearance card must be received within 90 days of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of that which an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger handle or feel and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job the employee may potentially be exposed to infectious organisms during routine and emergency situations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN CATEGORY: 1

Category 1: Performs tasks that involve exposure to blood body fluids or tissue. Use of appropriate protective measures should be required.

Category 2: Performs tasks that involve no exposure to blood body fluids or tissue but employment may require performing unplanned Category 1 tasks. The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood body fluids or tissue but exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment. Appropriate protective measure should be readily available.

Category 3: Performs tasks that involve no exposure to blood body fluids or tissue and Category 1 tasks are not a condition of employment. The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood body fluid or tissues.

Childrens Clinics reserves the right to make changes to this document at any time in accordance with business needs. This document is not intended to list all duties of the job. It is descriptive only of the chief duties and responsibilities.