Sr. Therapy Technician
Are you looking for a rewarding career in an award-winning healthcare system? We're looking for a qualified Sr. Therapy Technician like you to join our Texas Health family.
Work location: Texas Health Denton 3000 N I-35 TX 76201
Work hours: Full Time(32hours) Day Shift
Here's What You Need
•High School Diploma or Equivalent (2 Years Rehab Tech) is required Or
•Bachelor's Degree health related field required
•2 years Rehab tech without health related Bachelor's degree required or
•No experience with health related Bachelor's degree required
- BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support (prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly) required
What You Will Do In addition to the required qualifications, a successful Therapy Technician will:
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, fluid therapy, 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
At Texas Health Denton we take seriously our mission to improve the health of those in our community. We are a 255-bed, full-service hospital serving our community since 1987. Our central location provides convenient care to people in the DFW Metroplex and all across North Texas and Oklahoma. With more than 1,000 employees and 450+ physicians on our medical staff we are one of Denton County's largest employers.
If you're looking for heart and vascular care, women's services, orthopedics and sports medicine, we've got it. Plus we're a Level III neonatal intensive care unit and provide pain management, emergency medicine, and bariatric surgery.
And talk about award winning. Texas Health Denton is a Joint Commission-accredited Primary Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center and a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. and a Pathways to Excellence-designated hospital. We are the only choice in Denton for oncology services, women and infants' services, and much more. Lastly, Texas Health Denton's new Center for Women is under construction. This new building will bring the latest in obstetric care to North Texas as well as a new breast imaging center, outpatient physical therapy, cardiac rehabilitation and a 10-bed expansion to our emergency department.
As part of the Texas Health family, we employ over 24,000 employees and are among the areas top five largest employers. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we continue to provide outstanding care and deliver award winning results. You belong here.
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 us a great place to work.
•A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
•Explore our Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits, Job Listings by Category, recent Awards we've won and more.
Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.
