Therapy Technician, Acute Care PRN
Dallas, Texas
Employer: UT Southwestern Medical Center
Industry: Allied Health
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Part-Time
Why UT Southwestern?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. At UT Southwestern, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development that align with your future goals and help to provide security for you and your family. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more that are all available on the day you start work. UT Southwestern is honored to be a Veteran Friendly work environment that is home to approximately 800 veterans. We value your integrity, dedication, and the commitment you've made to our country. We're proud to support your next mission. Ranked by Forbes as one of the Top 10 National Employers, we invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth. The #1 Best Hospital in DFW | UT Southwestern Medical Center (utswmed.org)
Experience and Education
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. At UT Southwestern, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development that align with your future goals and help to provide security for you and your family. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more that are all available on the day you start work. UT Southwestern is honored to be a Veteran Friendly work environment that is home to approximately 800 veterans. We value your integrity, dedication, and the commitment you've made to our country. We're proud to support your next mission. Ranked by Forbes as one of the Top 10 National Employers, we invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth. The #1 Best Hospital in DFW | UT Southwestern Medical Center (utswmed.org)
Experience and Education
- High school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year therapy tech work experience in hospital or out patient rehab setting is preferred.
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)) certification is required.
- Demonstrates knowledge of relevant laws, policies and regulations and standards affecting decisions and interpretations.
- Demonstrates knowledge of contraindications and/or safety issues with various patient types and applies them to treatment.
- Develops rapport with patients and their families using approach common with that of health care team for purpose of obtaining maximum participation in activities.
- Transfers, transports, and positions patients. Follows written and verbal instructions. Sets up and/or removes equipment or therapy aides for therapists as instructed.
- Performs routine and preventative maintenance on equipment as needed. Reports any defective equipment to supervisor. Communicates patient observations, responses, interactions, and non-verbal signs to therapist.
- Organizes patient treatment time and unscheduled time efficiently. Assists in on-the-job training, education, and supervision of Physical Therapy Technicians, volunteers, and/or nursing staff. Performs other duties as assigned.
Created: 2024-04-19
Reference: 2400004R
Country: United States
State: Texas
City: Dallas
ZIP: 75287
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