Rehabilitation Services Associate - Outpatient

Job Description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Provides supply and physical assistance to the professional staff and department in fulfilling the mission of Rehabilitation Services in providing quality and cost effective care to patients. Assists in keeping the department clean, stocked and in a regulatory ready condition.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1. PROFESSIONALISM:
• 1.1 Presents a professional appearance at all times
• 2. ADMINISTRATIVE:
• 2.1 Independently distributes and collects patient satisfaction survey
• 3. COMMUNICATION:
• 3.1 Asks for help as needed
• 4. COMPETENCY/REGULATORY/REQUIREMENTS/TRAINING
• 4.1 Has an accurate understanding and demonstrates adherence to all hospital policies and procedures
• 5. PATIENT CARE DUTIES
• 5.1 Demonstrates professional conduct/values

Qualifications

EDUCATION

High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE

One (1) to two (2) years of patient care experience preferred.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Must be able to accurately read and utilize metric measurements, calibrate and report findings on equipment, setup and maintain a sterile/clean field. Also requires basic computer slills of data entry, email, smart web paging and ability to acess the EMR. Capable of taking phone messages and operating office equipment to copy, scan and fax documents.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Must be able to physically support patients while assisting therapists. Job requires dexterity to perform support services for the therapist. Moderate amount of physical effort required, including (1) intermittent sitting, standing (may be constant at times depending on assignment), lifting, bending, and pushing/pulling, (2) constant walking at times (depending on assignment), and (3) occasional heavy lifting (30-50 lbs). Must be able to maintain a busy pace throughout the day. May involve exposure to blood and body fluids, and patients on varying levels of isolation. Must become adept at all levels of personal protective equipment as required. Able to apply infection control precautions to multiple situations.