Rehab Technician Job Description
Rehab technician
provides in-service education programs for Agency staff and orientation for new staff regarding Occupational Therapy services, case finding, etc.
Rehab Technician Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Reports observations/changes in patient status to the appropriate nursing and/or medical personnel according to specific Nursing Division protocol
Assists with Fitness/Wellness Center as needed
Demonstrates knowledge of legal consequences of nursing activities
Provides constant care attendant functions if indicated by RN/nursing supervisor
Distributes Inpatient Rehab Therapy schedules and breakfast trays
Completes Inpatient Rehab 3 hour report
Supervises Inpatient Rehab lunch group
Receives all deliveries and inspects items for damage or defects
Maintains updated Material Safety Data Sheet manual of items handled through and stocked in Stores
Keeps storeroom clean and clear of all debris
Rehab Technician Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Rehab Technician
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: BLS, BCLS, CPR, CNA, AHA, RN, ACLS
Education for Rehab Technician
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the rehab technician job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and High School Degree in Patient Care, Health, Education, Nursing Assistant, Nursing, Phlebotomy, Exercise Science, Technical, Therapy, Graduate
Skills for Rehab Technician
Desired skills for rehab technician include:
Medical terminology
Fitness
Human Anatomy
Exercise programs
Medical terminology Basic computer skills
Relevant therapy practices
Nursing
Occupational Therapy
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Desired experience for rehab technician includes:
Two years previous storeroom/shipping and receiving experience preferred
Previous rehab experience in outpatient, inpatient or inpatient rehab unit preferred
Has completed elements required for clinical ladder Rehab Tech I or equivalent training in school or on-the-job training
Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 30 pounds of medical supplies and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of patients
Heavy Work - exert/lift up to 100 lbs
Very Heavy Work - exert/lift over 100 lbs
Rehab Technician Examples
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Rehab Technician Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a rehab technician. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for rehab technician
- Maintains area of responsibility in neat and orderly condition
- Assists with administrative duties such as copying, filing, faxing, chart checks, reports, and other computer related functions
- Assists with front office duties as needed and in absence of office coordinator
- May perform IV removal
- You will be receiving experience in the physical therapy field—ideal role for someone with an interest in furthering their knowledge and experience in physical therapy
- Ability to stay organized and responsible for maintaining daily, weekly and monthly clinical logs and checklists that are required to keep the clinic in compliance with all local and federal requirements
- Monitors/takes vital signs, temperature, pulse oximeter readings, weight, and records them in the electronic health record (EHR)
- Monitors/takes vital signs, temperature, pulse oximeter readings, weight, and records them in the electronic health record (EHR)
- Ensures full and complete hand off to oncoming shift and ensures that he/she obtains full hand off from outgoing shift
- Completes bladder scans
Qualifications for rehab technician
- Two years of rehab experience in outpatient, inpatient or inpatient rehab unit
- Minimum 4 years experience or holds a specialist certification such as ATC, massage therapist, AS, BS, or MS degree in a healthcare related field
- Previous experience as a rehabilitation tech preferred
- Must have two (2) years’ experience in healthcare environment
- Bachelor's Degree in Excercise Science or Biology preferred
- Graduate of an approved RN or LPN program
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Rehab Technician Job Description
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Our growing company is looking to fill the role of rehab technician. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for rehab technician
- Monday 8-5
- Tuesday 9-6
- Transports patients to and from therapy (in-pt) or escorts patients into the out-pt treatment area from the waiting room
- Provides a variety of duties to assist the Rehab professionals in the provision of care in the presence of the therapist or assistant, moving the IV pole or wheelchair while a patient is being ambulated, assisting with support of a limb during ROM assessment
- Receive patient care assignment from the registered nurse (RN) in charge
- Inform licensed nurse of any changes in patient condition/needs, of patient complaints, and of patient/significant other educational needs
- Stock and maintain supplies and equipment in keeping with patient care needs and cost containment
- Assist with delegated clerical duties such as answering telephones, relaying messages, transcription of physician orders, preparing and organizing the patient's medical record
- Perform mechanical and manual operation of equipment as recommended in user's manual, with ability to recognize common mechanical problems and initiate appropriate corrective action
- Under the direct supervision of the therapist, provides treatment interventions based on the patients plan of care
Qualifications for rehab technician
- Some undergraduate education or degree in related field (Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology or Athletic Training) preferred
- Previous experience as Rehab Tech preferred
- Prefer candidates enrolled in PT, OT, ST, PTA, COTA or health related program at accredited school or completing prerequisites to enter same
- Successful completion of Rehab Tech competencies within first 30 days
- Copies, faxes, mails items and other duties requested by staff
- Two years of rehab experience in outpatient, inpatient or inpatient rehab unit combined with any experience as certified athletic trainer, exercise physiologist, personal trainer, or CAN
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Our growing company is looking to fill the role of rehab technician. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for rehab technician
- Completes cleaning per schedule
- Completes maintenance, temperature and safety checklist
- Safely transports, transfers and/or escorts patients
- Follows proper procedure when completing/assisting with patient transfers to insure safety of patient and self
- Uses appropriate and safe body mechanics
- 2 - 3 years of experience as a rehab technician, respiratory or cardic rehab aide
- Out-going personality and team player mentality
- Ability to work with older adults with cognitive impairment
- Routine Therapeutic Exercises
- Physical agents – heat, cold, ultrasound, traction
Qualifications for rehab technician
- Assists with patient scheduling and charge reconciliations
- Responsible for stocking, inventorying and ordering supplies
- Functions as the technical expert for equipment set up, education, Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) and traction support
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training required
- Bachelor's Degree in Excercise Physiology, Kinesiology, or similar field preferred
- Long term interest in Physical Therapy strongly preferred
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Our company is looking for a rehab technician. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for rehab technician
- Assist with or performing patient transfer using proper lo-lift techniques
- Transporting patients within the department and/or from different treatment areas within the hospital
- Preparing and cleaning department equipment and treatment areas
- Assist with receptionist duties such as
- Promotes customer service initiatives along with Southern Hills Medical Center Service Values
- Language Interpretation and Translation, if applicable
- Follows standard precautions and Northwestern Medicine infection control policies and procedures consistently
- Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly, cleans equipment according to standards
- Ensures EOC meets JCAHO standards at all times
- Independently maintains all equipment cleaning logs and performs monthly maintenance
Qualifications for rehab technician
- Texas Certified Nurse Assistant certification, highly required
- 1 year experience in patient care setting, preferred
- Certified Nurse’s Assistant, or currently enrolled in a therapy program
- High School diploma or Graduate Equivalency Degree, or as required by state statutes
- Monitors, tracks stocks and returns DME/reusable to correct location after use
- Previous rehab therapy or patient care experience such as a CNA or Guest Services Associate preferred
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Rehab Technician Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of rehab technician. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for rehab technician
- The PCT complies with all hospital policies/procedures and observes the State Board of Nursing rules for unlicensed personnel
- Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care under the direction of the therapist
- Consults other departments as appropriate to provide for interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs
- Uses department specific "key drivers" in speaking with patients to support R/S Process Improvement Plan and ensure annual Patient Satisfaction Goals are attained
- Actively participates in process improvement initiatives by demonstrating compliance with new protocols, giving feedback to supervisors to improve the overall patient experience, and proactively gives suggestions to supervisors for process improvement opportunities
- Actively seeks opportunities to assist in areas outside of their normal "work department"
- Acts as a receptionist for the department, appropriately using AIDET scripting to welcome both internal and external customers into the department
- Assists callers efficiently and effectively
- Is customer oriented and able to communicate and work effectively with all levels of staff and department customers
- Utilizes critical thinking skills to successfully demonstrate the ability to prioritize and complete work quickly as the needs of the department change
Qualifications for rehab technician
- The rehabilitation technician is responsible for assisting the Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists with patient treatments
- The technician can assist with entering therapist’s charges for each patient
- Compliance with all safety, infection control and quality assurance policies and procedures is required
- Equipment should be returned to its appropriate location after treatments, dirty linen removed from the work area and placed in the appropriate containers, and debris placed in the appropriate location
- The technician is responsible for cleaning and maintaining the department work area and equipment in a neat and orderly fashion
- The technician is responsible for continuously monitoring the department inventory