Job Identification 227754
Job Category Clinical Care
Job Schedule Part time
Job Shift Shift1 - Day
Locations 25 Monument Rd, York, PA, 17403, US
Assignment Category PRN/Per Diem
FTE 0.001
Job Description
PRN (As Needed)
Shift: Days
Typical 8-4:30 as needed Monday through Friday.
General Summary
Performs general, non-technical duties. Assists therapists and/or therapist assistants in preparing patients for therapy, treating patients, gathering supplies and preparing documentation.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
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May vary by location:
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Communicates consistently, professionally and in a timely manner.
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Watches for patient arrival and communicates arrival to therapist to ensure patient is not waiting.
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Transports patients to and from the department.
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Prepares the treatment areas for patient care including: sets up, removes, cleans, appropriately stores, and organizes equipment and supplies including linens. Assists with monitoring of supply stock, informing front office when supplies are low.
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Prepares, handles, and stores a variety of food items per policy as applicable. Monitors expiration dates and maintains a clean food prep environment compliant with regulations.
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Prepares documentation materials as directed.
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Maintains medication in locked cabinet, monitors expiration dates and disposes of properly per policy.
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Sends soiled instruments for sterilization.
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Assists therapist with safe transfer/positioning of patients.
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Under the direct supervision of a therapist or therapist assistant, prepares for patient treatment, assists with providing care, monitors patient during treatment and cleans equipment according to policy.
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Prepares modalities, apply if directed by therapist.
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Observes patient's precautions as related to the patient's diagnosis.
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Ensures safety of patients, visitors and staff while receiving services. Ensures safety/maintenance of therapy area(s) and equipment, including monitoring of biomed expiration stickers for routine maintenance.
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Monitors temperatures of applicable equipment per policy.
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Cleans hydroculators, ice pack machines, and paraffin baths and document on cleaning logs
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Assists with administrative duties as assigned, (i.e. data entry, coverage of front office, faxing, scheduling, etc.)
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Assists department in preparation for regulatory surveys, utilizing checklists to ensure compliance.
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Assists all staff with other tasks. Asks team members if assistance is needed.
Common Expectations:
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Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
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Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
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Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.
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Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
- High School Diploma or GED Required
Work Experience:
- Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required
Licenses:
- Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Demonstrates good communication skills.
WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.
