NI-Technician, Rehab

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

6/15/2020

Entity:

Illinois

Job Code:

NI-7056AC

Job Title:

NI-Technician, Rehab

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

Performs designated tasks related to the operation of the rehabilitation department.  Serves as a liaison between departments involved in physical rehabilitation of the patient, collaborating with the patient, nursing staff, and physical, occupational and speech therapists.  Serves as a central point of communication between therapists while scheduling patient care.  May assist with patient related activities as assigned by therapist and therapist assistant.  Follows and helps develop and refine standard work for the department and is involved in continuous process improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental philosophy and objectives as well as Health System initiatives.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

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Stocks, prepares, maintains and cleans treatment and support areas following established standards and maintaining a neat, clean and appropriately stocked environment. Cleans and disinfects all equipment according to established department guidelines. Responsible for stocking, documenting temperatures, and maintaining sanitation requirements of patient unit refrigerators.

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Sets up equipment and furniture for treatments as requested by therapists and assistants. Adeptly minimizes risk during patient mobility and applies advanced body mechanics and mobility techniques under the therapist’s direction. Provides physical assistance to therapists performing patient care treatments.

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Follows orthopedic, cardiac, and spinal precautions as indicated while transporting patients to and from therapy sessions. Demonstrates the ability to manipulated and follow standards of utilization for a variety of life supportive patient equipment. Clearly and accurately documents and records observed patient information, care provided, and response, following hospital policy. Notifies appropriate resources of issues requiring interventions beyond capabilities and scope.

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Pleasantly and professionally greets patients, families and visitors in the hospital. Serves as a scheduling liaison between patient, family, nursing, and therapy. Proactively seeks to resolve patient and physical medicine issues, reporting all service related problems observed on patient floors to physical medicine management.

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Uses critical thinking and rapid problem solving to prioritize competing issues while providing information to the supervisory therapists to help optimally provide patient care. Coordinates department activities with other departments to enhance quality patient care and efficient operations.

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Performs a variety of general clerical assistance to department including answering telephone and taking messages, opening and routing department mail. Maintains, retrieves, and distributes a variety of information including department mailing and delivery systems.

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Monitors, maintains and orders adequate clinical and office supplies and equipment maintaining efficient department operations within established budgetary parameters. Utilizes appropriate computer software to retrieve and distribute patient or other information, enter treatment charges following established policies and maintaining confidentiality at all times.

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Follows and helps develop and refine standard work for the department and is involved in continuous process and quality improvement initiatives. Functions as a resources for all department staff on the proper operation of office equipment and software, providing assistance and training as necessary.

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Schedules patients for appropriate procedures accommodating fluctuations in staffing, making follow up calls, and informs patients of required preparation. Checks, batches, and runs patient charge tickets and updates patient files in computer following established procedures.

ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.

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Clinical

Provides age and culturally appropriate assessment/screening, interpretation of clinical and laboratory data and develops and implements age appropriate interventional and plans of care including education within the parameters of his/her position responsibilities and licensure.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Experience in a hospital environment.

Preferred

Certification as a Nursing Assistant or one year of relevant health care experience.

Preferred

BLS/CPR certification.

Required

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Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job specific competencies and skill verification tools required.

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Good telephone and typing skills.

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Ability to establish effective working relationships and clearly and calmly communicate in English both verbally and in writing with patients, medical staff and the public.

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Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks quickly in a fast-paced environment.

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Ability to respond to emergency situations with poise and good judgment.

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Good interpersonal skills and ability to deal with all levels of staff within the organization and community under varied conditions.

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Ability to handle and operate a variety of patient support equipment, general office equipment and computer.

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Ability to handle medical equipment and perform physical assistance to patients during transfers, bed mobility, ADLS, and ambulation while following mobility restrictions.

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A working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Standing

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Walking

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Climbing

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Bending

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Crouching

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Pushing / Pulling

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Carry

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Fine Hand / Eye Coordination

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Color Discrimination

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Hearing Ability

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Lifting / Lowering 1 -15 lbs.

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15 - 30 lbs.

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30 - 50 lbs.

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Over 50 lbs.

UW Health does not require, nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted. Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift. Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the "Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)" policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Concentration on Detail

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Attention Span of 1 + Hours on a Task

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Ability to Remember Multiple Tasks

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Oral Communication

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Written Communication

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Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids

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Exposure to Toxins, Cytotoxins, Poisons

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Exposure to Extreme Heat, Cold, Temp Fluctuations

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Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals

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Exposure to Radiation

X

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.