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Why a Great Place to Work:
You're more than your job. Everyone is. And that's what makes you great at your job-all the little extras you bring to work every day, the things that make you you. At LCMC Health we value those things about you, because we know that all those little extras add up to extraordinary. And we've built a culture that supports and celebrates the extraordinary. You'll see it when you come to work here, in the spirit of our places and the faces of our people. And every patient we heal, every family we comfort, every life we improve is the outcome of countless little extras adding up to an extraordinary result. Join LCMC Health, and you'll find that our everyday makes it easy to live your extraordinary.
The Rehabilitation Technician provides assistance to therapists during direct patient care as part of a team. Assists with patient care to facilitate patient progression through designated plan of care including set up/take down of equipment and modalities. Assists in transporting patients to/from and between therapy area and their rooms, inventory planning including ordering and stocking supplies, cleaning, maintaining equipment and work area. Assists with clerical duties as required.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
GENERAL DUTIES
Assists Therapists with treatments:
- Provides physical assistance to the Therapists when providing patient care in the facility or community.
- Seeks clarification on instructions as needed.
Facilitates and maintains a safe environment:
- Cleans equipment per recommended procedures and follows established infection control guidelines.
- Logs temperatures as appropriate on refrigerator, freezer hydrocollator and paraffin units, notifying biomed and supervisor when temperatures are out of range.
Follows schedule provided by Supervisor and Therapist:
- Demonstrates flexibility when confronted with unanticipated schedule changes or departmental needs.
- Communicates with Supervisor and Therapist regarding time available for assistance in other areas.
Maintains inventory of supplies and performs clerical duties:
- Monitors supply level and generates order with staff input.
- Distributes supplies to appropriate area.
- Performs clerical/administrative duties such as greeting, guiding and transporting patients as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS - Required: High School Diploma/GED or equivalent OR 2 years of work experience.
- Required: 1 year of experience as a Therapist Aide, CNA, or equivalent.
- Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Therapy or related field.
- Preferred: 2 years of experience in Clerical/Customer Service.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - Required: Basic Life Support Health Care Provider - American Heart Association
- Preferred: Non-Violent Crisis Prevention - Crisis Prevention Institute
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - Ability to assist with treatments under direction of Therapists.
- Ability to maintain a clean environment and assist in maintaining clean procedures.
- Must possess CPR skills and certification.
- Training in PT, OT, ST, and TR technician duties.
WORK SHIFT: Days (United States of America)
LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little "come on in" attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health's culture of everyday extraordinary
About New Orleans East Hospital New Orleans East Hospital, vital to LCMC Health's incredible community of care, has been New Orleans East's and the surrounding community's trusted healthcare leader since 2014, embodying our mission of not only superior care, but healthcare with heart, courtesy, concern, kindness, and welcoming spirit for everyone. Learn more about New Orleans East Hospital and our Leapfrog "Grade A" Hospital Safety distinction.
Your extras - (Our Core Values) - Deliver healthcare with heart.
- Give people a reason to smile.
- Put a little love in your work.
- Be honest and real, but with compassion.
- Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
- Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
- See opportunities, not problems - it's all about perspective.
- Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
- Love what makes you, you - because we do
You are welcome here. LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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