Therapy Technician

Description

Job Summary:

The Therapy Technician will provide all support functions regarding patient treatment, to the Occupational Therapists and administrative support to the Therapy Coordinator.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Splinting:

• Assist the therapist by cutting out a drawn splint pattern from a thermoplastic material
• Apply straps or riveted straps and Velcro to splints
• Smoothen rough or pressing edges on splints
• Sew splint straps or garments as needed
• Clean and pad splints before they are fitted by the therapist
• Assist the therapist with the forming of orthotics (pinch-ons, large splints)
• Pre-cut blanks with cutter, precut Velcro blanks
• Restock splint island shelves
• Fabricate splint kits, including, pre-made straps
• Clean splint pans and split scissors
• Assist with reordering of monthly supplies
• Maintain the sewing machine in working order

Wound Care Area:

• Clean whirlpools after use
• Disinfect debridement tables after use
• Restock essential supplies for daily use
• Scrub and package debridement tools

Shoulder Room:

• Restock towels, sheets and pillowcases as they are laundered
• Change towels, sheets and pillowcases after each patient use and disinfect tables
• Clean and refill hydrocollator monthly
• Refill ultrasound gel containers weekly
• Return hot packs to hydrocollator after each patient use
• Top off hydrocollator water daily

Modalities:

• Clean paraffin excess and refill daily; clean paraffin machines monthly
• Clean the filter in the fluidotherapy machine bi-monthly.

Clinic Area:

• Interview new patients and complete intake information in writing or into the computer
• Assist with patient flow; help the patient questions or concerns regarding check in, check out or moving to the next area of treatment
• Clean and straighten therapy clinic during and after treatments
• Straighten weight area during and after treatments
• Maintain the BTE work simulator in working order
• Wipe down doors and lockers
• Refill lotions and gels
• Wipe down therapy tables at the end of the day
• Restock all billable items ordered
• Make copies of patient handouts to replenish supplies

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with ordering and restocking monthly supplies for splinting, wound care, modalities, therapy supplies for the clinic.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Excellent speaking and presentation skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential records, PHI.

Education and Experience:

• College Degree is preferred, but not required
• Experience in an Orthopedic setting preferred

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking. 
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. 

Please note: Therapy Technicians are not to engage in patient evaluations, treatment planning or patient care unless directly assisting a therapist who is carrying out the treatment plan.