**THERAPY ATTENDANT** **Miami Valley Hospital** + _PRN - hours vary | 8am-4:30pm_ **The Premier Health Mission** We will improve the health of the communities we serve with others who share our commitment to provide high-quality, cost-competitive health care services. **The Premier Health Vision** People will choose Premier Health over any health system in Southwestern Ohio. We will earn their choice, and grow our market leadership by anticipating their needs and exceeding their expectations. + Patients and their families will choose us for our quality outcomes and compassionate care at a competitive price. + Physicians will choose us as collaborative partners for our easy, efficient practice environment and with a shared passion for high-quality medical outcomes. + Our employees will choose us as a great place to work, learn and build a career. **The Premier Health Values** + RESPECT each person’s dignity. + Act with INTEGRITY to do the right thing in all aspects of our responsibilities. + Serve with COMPASSION that embraces each individual’s concerns and hopes. + Commit to EXCELLENCE as measured to the highest level of performance. **General Summary/Responsibilities:** The Therapy Technician assumes a supportive role on the Rehab care team. The TA performs clinical duties (such as patient transport and patient transfers) and helps to maintain a safe, clean and organized work environment. The position requires self-initiation of projects to meet departmental needs and requires cross training to provide clerical support on an as needed basis. The TA is responsible for demonstrating excellent customer service and contributing to the overall effectiveness of the department. **Education** + Minimum Level of Education Required: High School completion / GED **Licensure/Certification/Registration:** N/A **Experience** + Minimum Level of Experience Required: No prior job-related work experience + Prior job title or occupational experience: N/A + Prior specific functional responsibilities: N/A + Preferred experience: N/A + Other experience requirements: N/A **Knowledge/Skills** + Able to multi-task with constant interruptions while maintaining a pleasant demeanor. + Dependable, flexible and adaptable to change. + Teamwork oriented. + Display tact, diplomacy, and professionalism. + Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. + Effective oral and written communication skills. + Maintain a high degree of confidentiality. + Basic computer knowledge and skills **Organizational Standards** + Possess skills, knowledge, and abilities to reach the mission, vision, and values of Premier Health. + Demonstrates traits and behaviors including, but not limited to, Focusing on Patients/Customers, Walking the Talk, Being a Partner, Adding Skills/Abilities, Working Independently for all staff and Managing in a Changing Environment, Engaging the Workforce, and Managing & Improving Individual Performance for Management Staff. + Performs in such a way to honor our values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, and Excellence. + Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization. + Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention. + Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience. + Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice. + Adheres to infection prevention policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations. + Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities. + Maintains compliance with organization’s policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards. + Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information. + Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization. + Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and TJC standards and/or standards from other accrediting bodies. + Reports to work as required. **Essential Duties & Functions:** + Assists therapy staff with patient care activities such as, transfers, checking on patient readiness for treatment, providing support to ensure patient safety and obtaining and returning equipment. + Utilizes all necessary equipment for safe transportation of patients. + Maintains the cleanliness of the environment and all equipment. + Maintains proper par levels of department supplies. + Performs clerical duties as assigned. + Participates in programs/service performance improvement activities. + Engages in patient satisfaction efforts and looks for opportunities to ensure that all patients have a satisfying experience. + Passes all required hospital/department competencies and related testing; applies to everyday performance.