Therapy Technician PRN

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Experience

1 Year inpatient rehab tech preferred

Licenses and Certifications

BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required

What You Will Do:

Patient Care Support

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 set-up 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 e-stim paraffin fluidotherapy heat and cold

Clerical/Other Support

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

Department Maintenance

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 a neat environment

Accountability

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

Completes other duties as assigned

Texas Health Arlington Memorial Highlights:

Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital has a rich history in North Texas serving the local communities of Arlington Kennedale Pantego Mansfield and Grand Prairie. Were a 369-bed acute-care full-service hospital serving our community since 1958. Our location in central Arlington provides convenient care to people in the DFW Metroplex and surrounding areas.

We specialize in comprehensive medical/surgical care cancer care womens services behavioral health neurosciences and emergency medicine. Plus were a Level III neonatal intensive care unit Level III Maternal Newborn care unit and a Level III Trauma Center. Were accredited by the American College of Surgeons as a Comprehensive Community Cancer Center and by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers.

Texas Health Arlington Memorial is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center a Chest Pain Center and a Heart Failure Center. Weve been recognized by the American Heart Association with a Gold Plus award for the exceptional care we provide to our stroke heart failure and chest pain patients. Were also a designated Magnet hospital! Our community members recently recognized us as the best emergency department in Arlington. Plus were recognized by Blue Cross/Blue Shield as a Blue Distinction Center for care of our patients receiving Hip and Knee Replacement and Spine Surgery procedures. Were a top choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services womens health and much more.

As part of the Texas Health family and its 28000 employees were one of the largest employers in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch and our benefits are equally outstanding. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we improve the health of the people in our communities every day. You belong here!

Additional perks of being a Texas Health

• 2024 Fortunes 100 Best Companies to Work For (10th consecutive year & were the only health system in Texas recognized.)

• 2023 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care by Great Place to Work and Fortune (9th consecutive year 8th year in the top 3 and top spot in Texas)

• 2023 Top Workplaces in Dallas-Fort Worth by The Dallas Morning News (recognition celebrates 150 businesses that are contributing to the North Texas job market by creating strong work cultures)

• 2022 Companies That Care list by PEOPLE magazine and Great Place to Work

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Therapy Technician - PRN

Bring your passion to Texas Health So We Are Better Together

Work Location:Texas Health Arlington 800 W. Randol Mill Road in Arlington TX 76012

Work Hours:PRN (As Needed) Every other Saturday with occasional weekdays.