REHAB TECH

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At Riverside, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you’re part of making sure our organization is running optimally and safely, helping keep the community healthy. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to succeed in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as a team. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

FTE: 1.000000

Shift: Days

Location: RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER

Summary

The Rehab Technician assists the licensed staff member in designated duties related to patient care. Also performs supportive functions such as transporting patients, activities related to patient self care, cleaning equipment, checking inventory, etc.

Experience/Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Training through job orientation
  
  

License Or Certification Requirements

• N one
  
  

Responsibilities

• Abides by all regulatory standards by completing assigned checklists in a timely manner.
• A pplies and removes therapeutic modalities as directed by and under the supervision of licensed staff.
• A ssists licensed staff members with therapeutic and social dining.
• A ssists the licensed staff in patient care duties.
• C ommunicates effectively with all members of the patient care team and with persons served.
• K eeps treatment areas clean and tidy before, during and after patient care times.
• M aintains equipment: assigns wheelchairs and walkers appropriately to patients, maintains equipment maintenance log, on a daily basis ensures equipment is cleaned and appropriate for patient use, and removes equipment from services as appropriate for maintenance and repair.
• P articipates in quality improvement efforts.
• P erforms supportive functions such as cleaning equipment, checking inventory and restocking equipment/supplies
• S upports front desk and scheduling activity when needed.
• T ransports patients to and from rehab services department and patient care unit, or other locations as needed.
• U tilize therapeutic equipment for patient care as instructed by licensed staff member.
  
  

Education

Essential:

• HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
  
  

Riverside Healthcare is revolutionizing care using leading-edge technology to diagnose and treat patients. We are ranked top in the nation for performance in neurosurgery, orthopedics, and heart surgery and have also been named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics seven times. Riverside is nationally recognized for our specialty programs in obstetrics, trauma, oncology, rehabilitation, geriatrics, occupational health, psychiatric services, and treatment of alcohol and chemical dependency, as well as patient safety. We combine innovation and convenience at state-of-the-art facilities located in communities throughout the greater Kankakee area.

Riverside Medical Center proves that truly progressive medicine is being delivered in Chicago's southwest suburbs and East Central Illinois. Join a team that is not only concerned with providing the best care possible but also with offering a work environment of advancement and growth. Riverside is a place that embraces a culture where opinions count and dedications is respected, where superior performance is rewarded with competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

Other Information

Exposure/Sensory Requirements

Exposure To

Chemicals: Clorazene, Virex, Germicidal wipes, Liquid paper.

Video Display Terminals: Average

Blood and Body Fluids:Overall, there is a minimal risk of exposure to blood and body fluid. Potential risk would be in the event of patient incontinence and open wounds treated in hydrotherapy. There is also some potential for risk in equipment failure such as a catheter or IV breaking.

TB or Airborne Pathogens: Minimal.

Sensory Requirements (speech, Vision, Smell, Hearing, Touch)

Speech: Needed for communication with patients and staff.

Vision: Needed for reading and patient observation.

Smell: N/A

Hearing: Needed for patient communication.

Touch: needed for manipulation of equipment.

Activity/Lifting Requirements

Average Hours per Week: varies

Shift: Days

Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:

Sit: 5%

Twist: 5%

Stand: 35%

Crawl: 0%

Walk: 35%

Kneel: 2%

Lift: 10%

Drive: 0%

Squat: 5%

Climb: 0%

Bend: 5%

Reach above shoulders: 1%

The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:

Up to 10 lbs: Frequently

Up to 20 lbs: Frequently

Up to 35 lbs: Frequently

Up to 60 lbs: Occasionally

Up to 75 lbs: Not Required

Up to 100 lbs: Not Required

Over 100 lbs: Not Required

Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):

Demonstration of proper body mechanics for lift/carry

Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:

Sit: 60

Twist

Stand: 60

Crawl: 0

Walk: 45

Kneel

Lift: 10

Drive

Squat:

Climb

Bend:

Reach Above Shoulders

Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):

Simple grasp up to 15 lbs. Normal weight: 15# occasional

Pushing & pulling Normal weight: 50-200# occasional

Fine Manipulation: Manipulation of equipment controls. Pushing wheelchairs.

Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: Bed lock and cardiac chair at least 50lbs of pressure.

Environmental Factors & Special Hazards

Environmental Factors (Time Spent)

Inside hours: 8

Outside hours : 0

Temperature: Normal Range

Lighting: Average

Noise levels: Average

Humidity: Normal Range

Atmosphere

Special Hazards: Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical: General use of exercise equipment and computers, modalities. Chemical additives for whirlpools, disinfectants.

Protective Clothing Required: Gown, gloves or mask if there is potential contact with blood or body fluid.