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Northwell Health
Rehabilitation Technician 1 - Danbury Outpatient - PRN
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.
$41,260 / year median in Connecticut
+21% projected growth
Job Description
Rehabilitation Technician 1
- Danbury Outpatient
- PRN Northwell Health
- 3.7 Danbury, CT Job Details Per diem $17.00
- $24.
Job Description:
Rehabilitation Tech•Northwell Health's Danbury Outpatient Summary:
To assist clinical staff with patient related activities to provide efficient services to the patient and to optimize productivity.Responsibilities:
1. Maintains multiple treatment areas/rooms. 2. Sets up and applies all modalities including patient positioning for therapy. 3. Assists with transfers and gait training. 4. May assist with selected procedures in wound care; utilizes sterile techniques, prepares and cleans equipment. Assists with medical waste disposal per department policy. 5. Measures and reports vital signs of patient to therapist. 6. Meets and greets patients/family members. 7. Stocks and orders supplies. 8. Keeps equipment organized and clean & ensures current inspection duties. 9. Assists with distribution of patient satisfaction surveys. May assist with scheduling and clerical duties as needed. 10. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position. 11. Performs other duties as assigned.Education Skills Experience:
HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT
Other Information:
Required:
Minimum Experience:
zero to six monthsDesired:
CPR certification preferred. Bilingual preferred.Working Conditions:
Manual:
significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterityOccupational:
Some occupational riskPhysical Effort:
Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. forcePhysical Environment:
Generally pleasant working conditionsCompany:
Danbury Hospital Org Unit:
186Department:
Phys Med•Main St Exempt:
No Salary Range:
$17.00- $24.