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Texas Health Resources Therapy Technician - PRN in Arlington, Texas
Therapy Technician - PRN
Fast-paced, high volume Physical Therapy department is looking for top skilled nurses. Is that you?
Work location: Texas Health Arlington Memorial 800 W. Randol Mill Road in Arlington, TX 76012
Work hours: PRN (As Needed)
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital, a 369-bed acute-care, full-service medical center has been serving Arlington and the surrounding communities since 1958. Hospital services include comprehensive cardiac care, women’s services, neurosciences, cancer services, orthopedics, emergency services and an advanced imaging center. Texas Health Arlington Memorial has over 1,600 employees, 250 volunteers and 630 physicians on its medical staff. We invite you to join us in furthering your career and our accomplishments and philosophy of excellence. For more information, visit TexasHealth.org/Arlington.
Here’s What You Need
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
1 Year Rehab tech Preferred
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required
What You Will Do
Patient Care Support
Prepares patient for treatment using appropriate draping and positioning
Transports patients to and from treatments using good body mechanics and stretcher/wheelchair safety
Prepares, cleans, and organizes whirlpools, wound care supplies and pulse lavage treatments using universal precautions and correct technique
Assists with functional mobility training, gait training, exercise programs and ADL training as specified by therapist
Assists therapist in set-up of all equipment necessary to perform assessments and treatments
Communicates changes in patients’ condition to therapist and nursing staff
Assist with use of modalities including ultrasound, e-stim, paraffin, fluidotherapy, heat and cold
Clerical/Other Support
Assists with the entry of patient charges
Reviews patient data and charts as requested
Organizes and maintains patient charts
Utilizes computer for messaging and necessary patient information
Assists with scheduling and phone duties
Helps maintain all educational material and department forms
Helps with faxing and copy needs of the department
Assists with data collection as requested
Department Maintenance
Cleans and maintains equipment
Documents the cleaning and maintenance of equipment
Secures medication from pharmacy for patient treatment
Maintains department stock items
Completes safety, stocking and inventory records
Maintains a neat environment
Accountability
Maintains, documents and communicates current CPR and education requirements and obtains all training and education required by the system, hospital and department
Utilizes available resources to maximize efficiency and productivity and meet departmental needs
Participates in orientation and training of therapy technicians, students, volunteers and observers
Represents department in a positive manner in the hospital, system, and community
Completes assigned work within scheduled hours and offers assistance to others to ensure departmental work is accomplished
Seeks assistance/supervision/consultation as needed and reports to supervisor any problems and/or solutions regarding delivery of patient care
Additional perks of being a Texas Health Employee:
Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.
At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make Texas Health a great place to work.
A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
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