- Rehabilitation Technician New London
- Yale New Haven Health in New London, CT, United States
- jobs
- 1 month ago
jobs description
Overview
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
The Rehab Tech is a non-licensed worker who has completed a comprehensive orientation/training program. The Rehab Tech's function is to perform designated routine tasks related to the operation of rehab services.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities
• 1. Responsible for ordering all standard stockroom items, linen, environmental, and pharmacy supplies to ensure availability of supplies at all times.
• 2. Always utilizes proper body mechanics with patient safety and comfort in mind.
• 3. Responsible for cleaning equipment, gym and treatment areas as per department and hospital policies.
• 4. Ensures that all treatment areas are prepared for patient care at all times (areas are stocked with supplies and linens).
• 5. Meets with clinical staff on a daily basis at start of the day to schedule patient treatment times and follow-up throughout the day to ensure all needs are being met.
• 6. Assists the treating clinician with patient care related duties as needed.
• 7. Submits work orders, provides communication to the appropriate individuals, and follows up on the completion of the work orders.
• 8. Monitors and enters temperatures of hydrocollators, ice machines, and paraffin in log binder.
• 9. Scans documents including patient?s plan of care signed by a physician or another provider into Epic and follows up with the physician offices when the signed POCs are not returned as needed.
• 10. Assists with administrative duties including answering phones, covering receptionist?s desk, filing, faxing and copying as requested.
• 11. Coordinates pickup of medical waste and sharps as well as soiled linen.
• 12. Meets performance expectations for Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, and Staff and Self Development as outlined in performance review.
• 13. Complete Sentact survey as required.
• 14. Assists with orientation of new Rehab Techs
• 15. Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
High school graduate or equivalent
Experience
Previous experience in patient related activities is helpful. Previous patient care assistant (PCA) training helpful; 3 months on-the-job training is required.
YNHHS Requisition ID
133791
New London CT United States