Rehabilitation Technician- Registry

Department:

37650 Advocate Christ Medical Center - Inpatient Rehabilitation

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

No

Hou rs Per Week:

0

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Hours: 7:30am-4:00pm. Minimum one weekend day per month.

Major Responsibilities: Provides patient care under the direction of a licensed professional in the following areas 1)Assists with Delivery of Physical Therapy Services: Communicates with nursing staff regarding patients status including pending tests, medical stability, pending discharges, etc, in order to coordinate a daily schedule for therapy services. Assists the Therapists in care delivery by assisting with positioning, transfers, mobility, etc, as directed and supervised by a licensed Therapist. 2)Mobility Training: Assists patients with ambulation on the nursing unit as directed by a licensed allied health professional. 3)Assists with Group Treatment: Assists with the delivery of therapy services and patient education in a group setting. Assists with transporting patients to and from the group. Assists with room set up / clean up. Assists with group activities and exercises as directed by licensed allied health professional under their immediate supervision. Environment of Care 5)Orients new staff to department safety procedures 6)Visually inspects clinic equipment regularly. Reports issues or concerns to environmental services, department leadership or engineering as indicated. 1)Visually inspects the department daily for safety hazards and reports any issues or concerns to department supervisor or director 2)Coordinates with hospital safety officer for regular department safety inspections. Leads corrective action initiatives to address deficiencies. 3)Maintains inspection and monitoring logs for clinic equipment and refrigerators. 4)Identifies opportunities to improve safety and infection control within the department Materials Management 1)Independently monitors inventory of clinic supplies and orders as needed. Submits orders using the Lawson system. 2)Orders office supplies as requested by clerical staff using the Lawson system. 3)Monitors the supply of linens in the department. Coordinates with the linen service as adjustments to the inventory are indicated. 4)Orders capital and minor equipment as requested by the Director or ManagerEducation/Experience Required:High school diploma or equivalent. 1 year of hospital based patient care experience. Knowledge of medical terminology.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:Good interpersonal, communication and customer service skills. Proficient with windows based programs. Spanish speaking strongly preferred. None Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Bilingual skills strongly preferred. This requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 08/01/2014. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Pay Range

$19.45 - $29.20

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Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nations largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.