Tucson, AZ, 85702, USA
13 days ago
Rehabilitation Technician for Pediatric Audiology
Children’s Clinics is seeking a Full-time Rehabilitation Technician for Pediatric Audiology. As a member of the Rehabilitative Services team, the Technician will assist the Rehabilitation providers with patient care tasks including equipment adjustments and orders, casting and maintenance of the environment of care. This role will include support to the front office schedulers. The Technician will join a strong transdisciplinary team of Physical, Speech, and Occupational Therapists, Audiologists and Nutritionists; who serve a diverse patient population consisting primarily of children with complex medical needs including cerebral palsy, spina bifida, neuromuscular disorders, autism spectrum disorder, neurogenic, sensory impairment and pediatric orthopedic conditions. SUMMARY This position is responsible for assisting providers in the Rehabilitation Department with patient care tasks. Maintains the environment of care and assists in management of Rehab Department paperwork as assigned. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS + Assists therapists in preparation for therapy appointments by transporting necessary equipment to treatment room as directed. + Assist with administrative tasks such as patient phone calls, faxes, emails, scheduling, communicating with vendors or other tasks as needed. + Create patient therapeutic materials for onsite therapies or home sessions, per clinician recommendations. + Maintain cleanliness, organization, and supply inventory of treatment rooms and storage areas + Processing broken assistive devices or equipment and send items for repair; completing claims for lost or damaged devices; processing return for credits + Assumes responsibility for maintaining a clean and safe environment of care in the Rehab Department treatment areas as assigned. + Provides video and photography services, as assigned by therapists, during patient assessments and treatments. + Performs basic adjustments, modifications and repairs to mechanical therapy equipment, ambulation aids and adaptive equipment. + Performs other duties as required and assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES + Ability to provide support services to clinical providers during the examination, treatment, social and/or vocational development of the pediatric patient. + Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-volume and fast-paced environment. + Ability to operate personal computer and related office equipment as needed to perform job function. + Knowledge of basic trouble-shooting techniques for patient equipment. + Skill in performing car seat evaluation/fitting and installation (CPS certified) if applicable. + Skill in the removal and applications of casts if applicable. + Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with patients, their families, clinic staff and community members. In addition to competitive salary, we provide you and your family with a comprehensive benefits package including: + Medical, Dental, Vision + 401(k) with company match + Group Term Life in addition to voluntary life insurance + Corporate Care (sick child/adult/pet) + Pet Care program + Tuition reimbursement + Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off + Supplemental insurance + Flexible Work Strategies (depending on position) + And more… Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology, Audiology, or related field preferred if supporting Speech/Audiology team. Experience: At least one year in related field and/ or experience in a healthcare environment preferred. Experience with pediatric population and casting a plus. Must be able to meet physical demands and frequently/occasionally lift, push, pull, and position up to 75 pounds. Bilingual a plus. Licenses and Certificates: BLS certification required. AGE OF PATIENTS ATTENDED BY EMPLOYEE IN THIS POSITION Check all that apply: __ N/A _x_ Neonatal (newborn) _x_ Pediatric (birth-13) _x_ Young Adult (14-21) _x_ Adult (21-65) FINGERPRINT CLEARANCE Employees are required to maintain a current Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card. Proof of a current fingerprint clearance card must be received within 90 days of employment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of that which an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may potentially be exposed to infectious organisms during routine and emergency situations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN CATEGORY: 1 Category 1: Performs tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. Use of appropriate protective measures should be required. Category 2: Performs tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue but employment may require performing unplanned Category 1 tasks. The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue but exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment. Appropriate protective measure should be readily available. Category 3: Performs tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue and Category 1 tasks are not a condition of employment. The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissues. Children’s Clinics reserves the right to make changes to this document at any time in accordance with business needs. This document is not intended to list all duties of the job. It is descriptive only of the chief duties and responsibilities.
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