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Your job is more than a job.
Working with people to regain their independence is gratifying, but it’s not for everyone. But you’re not everyone. As a Rehabilitation Tech, take pride in being an instrumental part of a therapy team as you watch your patients progress from injury or adapt to a disability. Under the supervision of physicians and licensed rehabilitation therapists, you get to know patients when they are most vulnerable and champion them physically and mentally through their recovery process.
Seeing every situation through your patient’s eyes, you collaborate with your colleagues and caregivers. You love taking the rehabilitation journey with every patient celebrating the small stuff. You give a little extra. That’s what we love about you.
Your experiences, knowledge, skills, your empathy, compassion, personality, all of it adds up to you. And we’re excited to get to know you and find out what you’ll bring to this patient-centered rehabilitation role.
Your Everyday
- Provide physical assistance to therapists when providing patient care, seeking clarification on instructions as needed.
- Maintain a safe environment for everyone.
- Clean equipment per recommended procedures and follows established infection control guidelines.
- Log temperatures as appropriate on refrigerator, freezer hydrocollator and paraffin units, notifying biomed and supervisor when temperatures are out of range.
- Follow the schedule provided by supervisor and therapist.
- Demonstrate flexibility when confronted with unanticipated schedule changes or departmental needs.
- Maintain inventory of supplies, monitor supply levels, and distribute supplies to appropriate areas
- Perform clerical/administrative duties such as greeting, guiding and transporting patients.
The Must-Haves
Minimum:
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent or appropriate work experience is required.
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Experience as a Therapist Aide, CNA or equivalent is required.
Preferred:
- Bachelor's degree in nursing, Therapy or related field is preferred
- Non-Violent Crisis Prevention from the Crisis Prevention Institute is preferred.
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
About East Jefferson General Hospital
East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years. And we’re only beginning to realize our greatest potential. Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet 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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