Therapy Technician

Therapy Technician

Texas Health Southlake’s Therapy Department is looking for a Therapy Tech to join the team. Is that you?

Work location: Texas Health 190 S Peytonville Ave #100, Southlake, TX 76092

Work hours: Full-time, 40hrs, between 7am-6pm variable Fridays

Department highlights:

• Highly engaged small team of professionals who depend on each other to get the job done.
• Diverse team who understands how their differences make the team stronger.
• High performing team that is nimble and focused.
• High performing team who shares the same values and vision. They work together as a motivated team towards that vision and common objective.
• Flexible team that cross-trains to help each other meet the needs of the hospital.

Here’s What You Need

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent required.
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required.
• 1 year of Rehab tech Experience preferred.
• Sports medicine and fitness equipment knowledge preferred.

What You Will Do

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 patient’s 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, document’s 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

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.
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
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Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.