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St. Peter's Health

Rehabilitation Technician - Per Diem

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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.

$38,158 / year median in Montana

+19% projected growth

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Job Description

The rehab clinic is open Monday - Friday The Rehabilitation Technician participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. They perform clerical duties, equipment maintenance and daily cleaning and assist with ordering supplies. Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational safety and fire safety programs. They assist patients with scheduling at our satellite location and also assist with insurance authorization tracking. They provide support to the license therapists who provide direct patient care.
KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE
Satisfactory completion of Rehabilitation Technician Competency Evaluation and job training. Recommended, one year experience as Rehabilitation Aide.
EDUCATION
High school graduate or GED preferred. Prefer at least two years of college education.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY
N/A
APTITUDES
Ability to learn about and use current technology. Ability to achieve cognitive, organization and emotional maturity to deal effectively with multiple tasks, stresses, deadlines, difficult situations and/or customers. Possesses interpersonal/communication skills necessary for effective, non-judgmental, and empathetic patient care and customer relations. Open to feedback and open to a changing environment, which requires flexibility in scheduling and department assignments.
KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE
: Satisfactory completion of Rehabilitation Technician Competency Evaluation and job training. Recommended, one year experience as Rehabilitation Aide.
EDUCATION
: High school graduate or GED preferred. Prefer at least two years of college education.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY
: N/A