Rehab Tech Georgetown

Medstar Health is looking foraRehabilitation Technicianto join our teamat MedStar Georgetown University Hospital!The ideal candidate will bea skilled rehabilitation techniciantoestablishandmaintaineffective working relationships withpatients,staff, and the public.

TheRehabilitation Technicianin this positionwillaidandassistOccupational Therapists (OT), Physical Therapists (PT), and Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) with the treatment of their patients. They may alsobe requiredto perform non-patient care related duties such as inventory, supply ordering, transportation of patients, and administrative duties as assigned. These functions are performedin accordance withall applicable laws andregulationsandMedStarGeorgetown'sphilosophy, policies,procedures,and standards.

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Primary Duties:

• Under direct supervision:aids patients in practicing exercises, functional activities and checking vital signs as directed by OT's,PT's,andSLP's;assists PT/OT with patients receiving wound care therapy, includingpreparation and clean-up, applying dressings, and patient transfers in and out of wound care area;properly fits and directs patients in the care and use of crutches, walkers, and other ambulatory devices, such as slings, braces, orthotics, etc.

• Assists OT with Activities of Daily Living treatmentutilizingappropriate adaptiveequipment as directed.Assistsin the provision of treatments;assistsOT/PT/SLP in positioning, handling, and stabilizing patients;transportsequipment needed as requested by OT/PT/SLP.

• Organizes,maintainsand cleans treatment areas and equipment.Maintains an inventory of supplies andordersequipment according to par levels. Maintains all equipment and/or applicable logs.Performs administrative duties as necessary to include faxing, scanning/indexing, calling patients, scheduling patients, and form development/enhancement.Coordinates and prioritizes own schedule in relation to demands of patient treatment and other department responsibilities.

• Transports patients to and from the department, helping prepare patients for transport and patient transfers.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Basic Life Support (BLS).

• B.S. degree in a medical science or exercise sciencepreferred.