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Sr. Therapy Tech- Sports Medicine-Texas Health Arlington MemorialAre you looking for a rewarding career with family-friendly hours and top-notch benefits? We’re looking for a Therapy Tech like you to join our Texas Health family.Position HighlightsWork location: Texas Health Arlington Memorial
Work Environment: Therapy
Work hours: Full Time (36/hr/wk) working rotating days 7:00a-7:00p)
Salary range: $16.18- $24.43 (based on relevant experience)
At Texas Health Arlington Memorial we take seriously our mission to improve the health of those in our community. We are a 369-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital serving our community since 1958. Our location in central Arlington provides convenient care to people in the DFW Metroplex and surrounding areas.If you’re looking for comprehensive medical/surgical care, cancer care, women’s services, behavioral health, neurosciences and emergency medicine, we’ve got it. Plus, we’re a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, Level III Maternal Newborn care unit and a Level IV Trauma Center. We are accredited by the American College of Surgeons as a Comprehensive Community Cancer Center and by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers.And talk about award winning. Texas Health Arlington Memorial is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, a Chest Pain Center and a Heart Failure Center. We have been recognized by the American Heart Association with a Gold Plus award for the exceptional care we provide to our stroke, heart failure and chest pain patients. Texas Health Arlington Memorial is a designated Magnet hospital. Our community members recently recognized us as the best emergency department in Arlington. And we were recognized by Blue Cross/Blue Shield as a Blue Distinction Center for care of our patients receiving Hip and Knee Replacement and Spine Surgery procedures. We are a top-notch choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services, women’s health and much more.As part of the Texas Health family, we employ over 24,000 employees and are among the areas top five largest employers. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we continue to provide outstanding care and deliver award winning results. You belong here.EducationH.S. Diploma or Equivalent 2 Years Rehab Tech RequiredOrBachelor's Degree health related field RequiredExperience2 Years Rehab tech without health related Bachelor's degree Requiredorno experience with health related Bachelor's degree RequiredAthletic Training or backgoround PreferredLicenses and CertificationsBCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly RequiredSkillsAbility to communicate and respond verbally and in writing to or for patients, family members and staff members Job DutiesPatient Care SupportPrepares patient for treatment using appropriate draping and positioningTransports patients to and from treatments using good body mechanics and stretcher/wheelchair safetyPrepares, cleans and organizes whirlpools, wound care supplies and pulse lavage treatments using universal precautions and correct techniqueAssists with functional mobility training, gait training, exercise programs and ADL training as specified by therapistAssists therapist in set-up of all equipment necessary to perform assessments and treatmentsCommunicates changes in patient's condition to therapist and nursing staffAssist with use of modalities including ultrasound, e-stim, paraffin, fluidotherapy, heat and coldLeads non-patient exercise programs, activities or support groupsLeadershipCompletes job duties with limited supervisionFunctions as a subject matter resourceLeads or participates in quality or other special projectsClerical/Other SupportAssists with the entry of patient chargesReviews patient data and charts as requestedOrganizes and maintains patient chartsUtilizes computer for messaging and necessary patient informationAssists with scheduling and phone dutiesHelps maintain all educational material and department formsHelps with faxing and copy needs of the departmentAssists with data collection as requested 15%Department MaintenanceCleans and maintains equipmentDocuments the cleaning and maintenance of equipmentSecures medication from pharmacy for patient treatmentMaintains department stock itemsCompletes safety, stocking and inventory recordsMaintains a neat environmentAccountabilityMaintains, documents and communicates current CPR and education requirements and obtains all training and education required by the system, hospital and departmentUtilizes available resources to maximize efficiency and productivity and meet departmental needsParticipates in orientation and training of therapy technicians, students, volunteers and observersRepresents department in a positive manner in the hospital, system, and communityCompletes assigned work within scheduled hours and offers assistance to others to ensure departmental work is accomplishedSeeks assistance/supervision/consultation as needed and reports to supervisor any problems and/or solutions regarding delivery of patient care Why Texas HealthAt Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture makes THR a great place to work.Here are a few of our recent awards:2021 FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” (7th year in a row)
Becker's Healthcare "150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare" (4 years running)
“America’s Best Employers for Diversity” list by Forbes
A “100 Best Workplaces for Millennials" by Fortune and Great Place to Work®
Explore our Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits , Job Listings by Category , recent Awards we’ve won and more.Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.orgEmployment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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