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Why a Great Place to Work   

At LCMC Health we help you to lean into your calling by leaning in with you, ensuring you have the resources to do your job as only you can.    

And that begins with receiving the support you need to thrive and grow, which looks different for each person. Living out our commitment to inclusion requires providing benefits that are as diverse and unique as our workforce. It’s a responsibility we take seriously.   

Because we don’t just serve the New Orleans community—we’re at the beating heart of it.  Whether by offering community health services or making medical innovations more accessible, LCMC Health is bringing a culture of wellness to the communities that matter to you. 

When you know you’re making an authentic impact, you give a little extra to every day—as a person, with your team, in your community—and that’s one of the reasons why you’ll be a perfect fit at LCMC Health, where giving a little something extra is at the heart of everything we do. 

The Rehabilitation Technician provides assistance to therapists during direct patient care as part of a team. Assists with patient care to facilitate patient progression through designated plan of care including set up/take down of equipment and modalities. Assists in transporting patients to/from and between therapy area and their rooms, inventory planning including ordering and stocking supplies, cleaning, maintaining equipment and work area. Assists with clerical duties as required.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

GENERAL DUTIES

Assists Therapists with treatments:

Provides physical assistance to the Therapists when providing patient care in the facility or community.Seeks clarification on instructions as needed.

Facilitates and maintains a safe environment:

Cleans equipment per recommended procedures and follows established infection control guidelines.Logs temperatures as appropriate on refrigerator, freezer hydrocollator and paraffin units, notifying biomed and supervisor when temperatures are out of range.

Follows schedule provided by Supervisor and Therapist:

Demonstrates flexibility when confronted with unanticipated schedule changes or departmental needs.Communicates with Supervisor and Therapist regarding time available for assistance in other areas.

Maintains inventory of supplies and performs clerical duties:

Monitors supply level and generates order with staff input.Distributes supplies to appropriate area.Performs clerical/administrative duties such as greeting, guiding and transporting patients as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

Required: High School Diploma/GED or equivalent OR applicable years of experience will be considered in lieu of educationPreferred: 1 year of experience as a Therapist Aide, CNA, or equivalent.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required: Basic Life Support Health Care Provider - American Heart Association

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to assist with treatments under direction of Therapists.Ability to maintain a clean environment and assist in maintaining clean procedures.Must possess CPR skills and certification.Training in PT, OT, ST, and TR technician duties.

WORK SHIFT:

Days (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community. 

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary

Children’s Hospital, at the heart of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for expert children’s health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. Learn more about Children’s Hospital’s 40+ specialties and our national ranking by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Children's Hospital

Your extras

Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion.  Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here. 

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.  LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

 

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