What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rehab Tech position at Loyola University Health System?
The Rehab Tech sssists with direct technical patient care procedures throughout the entire span of life as directed by Occupational, Physical Therapy and Speech Language Pathology professional staff to ensure efficient operations. Sets up, monitors, and removes patients on modalities and equipment. Performs therapeutic exercises, gait training, transfer training, activities of daily living, positioning, and vital signs. Assists with PMR physician clinics by rooming patients, assessing vitals, weight, and completing documentation in EPIC. Assists in ambulating patients with assistive devices such as crutches and with transfer/transport procedures. Assists with wound care and hydrotherapy procedures to ensure patient safety. Sets up, monitors, and removes patients from hydrotherapy equipment, pulse lavage, and electrical stimulation. Adheres to infection control procedures by utilizing sterile technique, precautions, and cleaning and maintenance procedures. Assists with fabrication of various splints. Ensures supplies are available by inventorying, stocking, and ordering materials. Assists with fabrication of splints by drawing and cutting patterns, heating, bonding, and molding splint material, padding, and strapping.
Position Requirements:
Minimum Education: Required: High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education.
Minimum Experience:
Required: Less than one year of previous job-related experience
Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience
Managerial Experience: N/A
Licensure/Certifications:
Required: CPR - Basic Life Support
Other: Successful completion of on-the-job orientation and training program, departmental competency program, practical demonstration, and written examination.
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- Benefits from Day One
- Competitive Shift Differentials including charge and preceptor roles
- Career Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)
- Educational Stipend
- Certification reimbursement (up to 1 certification)
- Referral Rewards
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Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
