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Senior Therapy Technician
PRN
Work location: Texas Health Ft. Worth 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue Ft. Worth TX 76104
Therapy departments Physical Occupational & Speech Language Therapy Inpatient Acute care some Outpatient
Work hours: PRN: On an as needed basis Minimal coverage MondayFriday weekdays Between 8AM5:00PM mainly weekend coverage Saturdays 7:00AM3:00PM and Sundays between 8:00AM3:00PM.
Therapy department highlights:
Supporting the 815bed Magnetdesignated fullservice hospital that has served the Ft. Worth and surrounding community since 1930
A rewarding career with familyfriendly hours
Level I trauma center and Comprehensive Stroke center
Heres What You Need
High School Diploma or Equivalent with 2 Years Rehab Tech Required Or
Bachelors Degree health related field Required.
2 Years Rehab tech without Healthrelated Bachelors degree Required or
no experience with Health related bachelors degree Required.
BCLS Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required.
Ability to communicate and respond verbally and in writing to or for patients family members and staff members.
What You Will Do
Prepares patient for treatment using appropriate draping and positioning
Transports patients to and from treatments using good body mechanics and stretcher/wheelchair safety
Prepares cleans and organizes whirlpools wound care supplies and pulse lavage treatments using universal precautions and correct technique
Assists with functional mobility training gait training exercise programs and ADL training as specified by therapist
Assists therapist in setup of all equipment necessary to perform assessments and treatments
Communicates changes in patients condition to therapist and nursing staff
Assist with use of modalities including ultrasound estim paraffin fluidotherapy heat and cold
Leads nonpatient exercise programs activities or support groups.
Effectively assists in multiple areas of the department;
Identifies problems and proactively seeks solutions.
Assists with the entry of patient charges
Reviews patient data and charts as requested
Organizes and maintains patient charts
Utilizes computer for messaging and necessary patient information
Assists with scheduling and phone duties
Helps maintain all educational material and department forms
Helps with faxing and copy needs of the department
Assists with data collection as requested.
Cleans and maintains equipment
Documents the cleaning and maintenance of equipment
Secures medication from pharmacy for patient treatment
Maintains department stock items
Completes safety stocking and inventory records.
Maintains documents and communicates current CPR and education requirements and obtains all training and education required by the system hospital and department
Utilizes available resources to maximize efficiency and productivity and meet departmental needs
Participates in orientation and training of therapy technicians students volunteers and observers
Represents department in a positive manner in the hospital system and community
Completes assigned work within scheduled hours and offers assistance to others to ensure departmental work is accomplished
Seeks assistance/supervision/consultation as needed and reports to supervisor any problems and/or solutions regarding delivery of patient care
Additional perks of being a Texas Health Senior Therapy Technician:
Benefits include 401k and discounts in the cafeteria.
Delivery of high quality of patient care through education research and innovations in practice.
A supportive team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
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