HSCPC Rehab Technician

HSCPC Rehab Technician-(240001BZ)

Description

ABOUT THE HSC HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

The HSC Health Care System is a nonprofit organization combining the resources of a care coordination plan; (Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Inc.

pediatric specialty hospital (The HSC Pediatric Center), home health agency (HSC Home Care, LLC), and parent foundation (The HSC Foundation) to offer a comprehensive approach to caring, serving and empowering people with disabilities.

The HSC team of 750 employees and more than 100 volunteers together serve children and young adults with special health care needs and their families at our District of Columbia and Maryland locations.

ESSENTIAL HSC MISSION AND VALUES

Mission Statement

HSC Health Care System provides and coordinates innovative, high quality, community-based care for individuals with complex needs and their families.

HSC empowers all we serve to improve the quality of their lives.

Organizational Beliefs

HSC supports individuals and families to maximize their potential. The following beliefs drive our work.

HSC believes that :

• A culturally diverse community is a strength.
• Inclusiveness for individuals, families, and staff promotes positive outcomes.
• Everyone should be treated with compassion and empathy.
• Our skillful, dedicated, and resourceful staff is key to our success.
• We must continually adapt to the changing needs of our community.
• Increased independence is an important goal for individuals and their families.

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs routine tasks which support Rehabilitation Services within a specific hospital program. Under the supervision of a licensed / certified professional, assists with patient treatment.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Some college experience / education (Preferred)

Minimum Work Experience

Must be at least 18 years old. Must be able express self clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing. Must demonstrate self-initiation and simple problem-solving skills.

Relate compassionately and appropriately with children and their families in accordance with the guidelines of the hospital.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with therapists and other employees; manage time effectively and be flexible to accommodate patient and staffing needs. (Required)

Required Skills / Knowledge

Proficient in Microsoft Applications Word, Excel and Office.

Required Licenses and Certifications

CPR Upon Hire (Required)

Job Functions

Essential job duties :

• Establish rapport with patients that is compassionate and humanistic.
• Transport patients to and from therapy activities or treatment sessions according to hospital policy
• Provide support to therapists during treatment sessions as needed.
• Provide support to therapists during aquatic therapy sessions by assisting with patient transfers in and out of pool and by being immediately available in pool area in case of emergency.
• Clean and maintain therapy areas, playrooms, and equipment as assigned.
• Inventory and stock supplies for all patient treatment areas.
• Obtain equipment from storage as assigned.
• Transport equipment to and from the established cleaning area, as assigned.
• Maintain equipment storage areas as assigned.
• Perform clerical duties as assigned.
• Follow appropriate program documentation requirements.
• Maintain temperature, cleaning and equipment maintenance logs as assigned.
• Ensure timely and cooperative inter- and intra-departmental relationships and communications throughout the hospital and the system and with individuals external to the hospital and system.
• Keep designated supervisor informed about all significant issues and seeks counsel when necessary.
• Assist with other programs or departments as assigned.

Other job duties :

Performs other duties as assigned.

Organizational Accountabilities

Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)

Employee Excellence

• Demonstrates understanding of quality of service and collaborates with co-workers to ensure excellence standard is achieved
• Innovates through improvement of care and / or efficiency of operational processes
• Dedicated to a standard of performance excellence and high quality

All In

• Embraces changes / improvements and actively participates in the implementation of new / improved programs, technology, new equipment, systems and resources that promote quality of care, safety and efficiency
• Identifies, prioritizes and selects alternative solutions to determine best outcome

Action Oriented

• Maintains a high level of activity / productivity, meeting deadlines and appropriately prioritizing tasks to meet business demands
• Anticipates problems and attempts to solve before they develop

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure

Category II : Job may expose incumbent occasionally or in emergency situations to blood, body fluids, non-intact skin or tissue specimens.

Protected Health Information Access Level

Level IV - Full Access Incumbents in this job may access any protected health information associated to a customer's needs, the service(s) rendered and the position's functions.

Working Environment

This job operates in a hospital or office environment.

Physical Requirements

Medium Work : Lifting 50 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and / or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs.

Travel Requirements

• None
30+ days ago