Therapy Technician - PRN in Arlington, Texas at Texas Health Resources

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.

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 is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, a Chest Pain Center, and a Heart Failure Center. We've 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. We're also a designated Magnet hospital! Our community members recently recognized us as the best emergency department in Arlington. Plus, we're 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. We're a top choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services, women's health and much more.

As part of the Texas Health family and its 28,000+ employees, we're 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 Employee:

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits .

• At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make Texas Health a great place to work.

• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

• Explore our Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits , Job Listings by Category , recent Awards we've won and more.

Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org

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Primary Location: Arlington
Job: Physical Therapy
Organization: Texas Health Arlington 800 W. Randol Mill Road TX 76012
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular
Job Type: Standard
Schedule: Per Diem