• Job Description

  Req#: THERA003979

  Bargaining Unit: Non Represented

  Rate of Pay: $27.11/hour + DOE (Base Pay of $24.10 includes 12.5% per diem premium)

  Summary

  Under the direct supervision of the manager, the Therapy Technician I is responsible for transporting, preparing, positioning, and in general assisting patients and therapists in the successful completion of the treatment plan. Performs a variety of office and clerical duties for the smooth and efficient running of the therapy department. Therapy includes Physical, Occupational and Speech. The Therapy Technician I is committed to assist in the provision of high quality health care services and to accommodate the changing needs of the various communities that Tahoe Forest Hospital serves.

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Effectively utilizes appropriate resources to ensure sensitive, personal care to individuals who require
    therapy services.
  • Transports patient to and from the Therapy Department treating areas.
  • Prepares the patient and necessary equipment for the prescribed therapy treatment.
  • Assists the therapist in positioning patients, administering treatments, and supporting patients during ambulation, exercise, gait training and other physical activities.
  • Obtains equipment, materials and supplies from storage areas and prepares them for appropriate use.
  • Maintains the department in a clean and orderly condition.
  • Assists with wound care.
  • Assists patients in dressing, undressing and donning treatment garments and aids.
  • Observes patients during treatments and informs therapist of any patient distress or malfunctioning equipment.
  • Changes linens on beds and treatment tables.
  • Cleans equipment.
  • Participates in peer feedback to improve performance of lines of service.
  • Seeks clarification of duties when needed.
  • Channels suggestions, criticisms and questions to appropriate personnel.
  • Extends courtesy and consideration for others in interpersonal relationships.
  • Maintains inventory of supplies, performs requisition of supplies under direction of manager.
  • Performs preventative maintenance checks as requested.
  • Performs annual calibrations of equipment (pinch gauges, Jamars).
  • Prepares pool daily for treatments, stocks and maintains pool linens, assists pool therapists with patients as needed (Truckee only).
  • Demonstrates System Values in performance and behavior.
  • Complies with System policies and procedures.
  • Other duties as may be assigned.

  Qualifications

  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  Supervisory Responsibilities

  No supervisory responsibilities.

  Minimum Education and Experience

  No educational requirement and 6 months to 1 year of relevant experience

  Required Licenses, Certifications

  Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers - Upon Hire

  BLS: Employee will be enrolled in the Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) Basic Life Support (BLS) Entry or Prep
  Curriculum (depending on their previous BLS certification). - Within 3 months of hire into job

  Other Experience/Qualifications

  Preferred:

  • Associates degree in related field
  • Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology

  Equal Opportunity Employer
  This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

• About the company

  The vision of Tahoe Forest Health System is simple: To Be the Best Mountain Community Health System in the Nation. Tahoe Forest Health System includes Tahoe Forest Hospital in Truckee, CA and Incline Village Community Hospital in Incline Village, NV. ...

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